It can include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The two leaders were straight to business, vowing to work together on a wide range of issues, including security and Brexit. A Number 10 spokesman said: The prime minister spoke to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz this evening to congratulate him on his appointment. The Prime Minister and Chancellor Scholz underlined the fundamental value of the UK-Germany relationship, which is driven by the shared global outlook of the countries. The spokesman said that they agreed on the importance of the partnership in areas such as foreign policy, climate change and trade. Both leaders decided to deepen the relationship further and breadthen it. The leaders discussed a number of international issues, including the current situation on Ukraine's border.
The spokesman said they agreed that it was important to engage with Russia to de-escalate the situation and prevent further aggression. They also updated one another on the latest developments relating to the emergence of the Omicron variant in their respective countries. The Prime Minister and Chancellor Scholz welcomed the opportunity that Germany's Presidency of the G 7 will give them in 2022 to build on the progress made under the UK s Presidency this year. He emphasised the importance of resolving the real issues caused by the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Both leaders agreed that it was important to address this issue as soon as possible. The leaders looked forward to meeting again in person at the earliest opportunity.