Chattin' with Trump: Merz Invites the Prez to Germany
Germany extends invitation to Trump for visit
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In an exciting new chapter for transatlantic relations, Chancellor Friedrich Merz extended a cordial invitation to President Donald Trump for a face-to-face meetup in Germany, following their inaugural telephone conversation.
Trump, in reply, hinted at the possibility of popping by old Berlin town, according to trusted government sources following the approximately 30-minute gabfest.
Sources: ntv.de, dpa
Some juicy details about the discussion:
- Merz reassured Trump that the United States will always remain Germany's invaluable pal and ally, a sentiment echoed some 80 years post the culmination of World War II.
- Key topics of conversation included the Ukrainian war, trade disagreements, and the paramount need for close collaboration between their countries. Both parties agreed to keep the lines of communication open and announced an exchange of visits to their respective territories. However, no precise dates were disclosed.
- Merz echoed Trump's demand for a prompt end to the bloodshed in Ukraine and emphasized the necessity for Russia to put down its guns and pave the way for negotiations. Trump endorsed Germany's joint endeavors with other European allies to establish long-lasting peace.
- The invitation for Donald Trump's visit to Germany was issued by Merz's office during the phone conversation and forms part of Merz's initiative to foster closer ties in the wake of his appointment. Merz is also pursuing an invitation to the White House and is anticipating a US trip possibly before the NATO summit slated for late June. However, no concrete schedule for Trump's trip to Germany has been released as yet.
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- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the forthcoming meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Donald Trump, as both parties aim to strengthen the bilateral relationship between their respective countries.
- During a recent conversation on WhatsApp, sources reported that Merz conveyed his support for the joint efforts being made by the United States and Germany to bring peace to Ukraine and emphasized the importance of diplomacy over warfare.
- In addition to pressuring Russia to cease hostilities in Ukraine, Merz announced that he has extended an invitation to President Trump to visit Germany – an offer which, if accepted, would mark a significant milestone in the history of their nations' friendship.
- As part of his ongoing efforts to promote closer political ties, Merz's office recently invited Donald Trump to Germany, a gesture that follows the Nixon-era traditions of transatlantic diplomacy and policy-and-legislation dialogues between the two nations.
