Obama also assured those in the European Union, which has done “so much” to promote stability and economic growth, that the bloc’s relationship with the USA will remain unchanged.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron said he would resign by October after United Kingdom citizens voted to leave the European Union.
There was a rally following their subsequent FA Cup win and the appointment of Jose Mourinho as manager in place of Louis van Gaal but Brexit has troubled all British stocks as well as resulting in a sharp decline in the value of the pound.
Vice President Joe Biden, the administration’s less-filtered voice, spoke in Ireland about White House disappointment at the result.
OH lawmakers came out Friday saying that the vote in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union would not change the nation’s relationship with the United States.
“The EU will remain one of our indispensable partners”, Obama said.
White House officials said they expect no immediate changes to the myriad areas where the two countries are working together, including the British military’s involvement in the USA -led coalition fighting the Islamic State group.
“At the UN, we look forward to continuing our work with the United Kingdom and the European Union – both important partners”, a statement issued by Ban’s spokesperson said.
He warned that a Brexit would put the United Kingdom at “the back of the queue” for negotiating a trade deal with the U.S., which is focused on striking a free trade deal with the EU.
Republicans sounded the same notes, stressing their respect for the decision as well as the stability of the U.S. -U.K. relationship.
“The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation remains a vital cornerstone of US foreign, security, and economic policy”, Obama said.
Sen. Richard Burr, a the North Carolina Republican chairman of the Senate intelligence committee, said that “while there will be a great deal of discussion in the coming days and weeks about what the “Leave” win means for them and for us, our friends and allies in the United Kingdom should know this: we respect their decision, and we stand by them, just as they have always stood by us”.
British citizens voted on Thursday by 52% to 48% in favour of a return of powers from the continent to the United Kingdom parliament in London. “Moving forward, I think we can expect the U.K.to continue to be a steadfast and reliable partner, both in Europe and around the globe”. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman argued Friday the deal is still worthwhile, but he pointedly acknowledged the U.S. was “evaluating the impact of the United Kingdom’s decision” on the talks.
“Obama came over here and was so bold as to tell people here what to do”.
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Obama administration officials are also casting a wary eye across the Atlantic at the success of Britain’s “Leave” campaign, which has similarities with Republican Donald Trump’s insurgent bid for the November 8 presidential election.
