Berlin/Washington (dpa-Afx)-The new Foreign Minister Johann WadePhul (CDU) has been on the phone for the first time since taking office with his US counterpart Marco Rubio. According to US information, the two discussed “common priorities such as the end of the war in Ukraine”. A possible increase in the defense spending of the European countries was also discussed.
“Our transatlantic partnership – including strong NATO connections and the support of Ukraine – remains the key to peace and security,” wrote WadePhul at X on the phone call. He described the conversation as “excellent” ./ NIF/DP/He