But Mr Whittaker said he did not believe Mr Johnson would have difficulties dealing with his German counterpart, pointing to his “international experience” promoting London around the world as mayor. He says Obama is confident the USA will keep working to strengthen relations “irrespective of specific personalities”.
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While Osborne’s exit came as less of a surprise, being a close Cameron aide, Johnson’s appointment as foreign secretary was more unexpected.
– French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on Europe-1 radio.
“(He has) his back against the wall to defend his country but also with his back against the wall the relationship with Europe should be clear”, Ayrault said.
Mr Johnson continued: “I was very pleased to receive a phone call from Secretary (John) Kerry of the United States who totally agreed with that analysis and his view was that post-Brexit and after the negotiations, what he really wants to see, and I think this is the right thing for the UK, is more Britain overseas, a greater global profile and I think we now have the opportunity to achieve that”.
Making his first public appearance in his new role the former London Mayor said he was “thrilled” to be at the event before bursting into the French national anthem.
Schaeuble is influential in Germany’s government and in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party.
A young couple painted as European Union flags protest on outside Downing Street against the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union following the referendum on June 24, 2016 in London, United Kingdom.
Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to give Mr Johnson the top job has been met with dismay across the globe.
Education secretary Justine Greening and Karen Bradley as new culture, media and sport secretary complete the female line-up of major Cabinet posts.
Johnson was appointed foreign secretary as part of Theresa May’s new cabinet.
In her first address to the nation, May instantly distanced herself from former Prime Minister David Cameron’s government by declaring she would not “entrench the advantages of the fortunate few”, The Telegraph said.
But completely different political tasks now stand at the forefront, he told Bild am Sonntag newspaper.
He was quoted as saying: “Boris Johnson is a crafty party politician who managed to use the euroskeptic mood for himself”.
And David Davis became the minister responsible for Brexit.
“Those who thought the shamelessness with which Britain’s political class play their power games could not be surpassed were disabused of that notion yesterday”, it said.
European Union countries have pressed Britain to move quickly to initiate the two-year divorce process to lift uncertainty. “Thank you”, quipped the new Foreign Secretary.
“The Prime Minister offered her best wishes to the President and the people of France for Bastille Day and the President invited the Prime Minister to visit Paris”, the spokesperson explained.
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Asked about Johnson’s Leave movement, Toner said: “The British people voted and they voted to leave the European Union, and now our focus is on the future”.
