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PM calls with European leaders: 28 March 2017

Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May spoke with the German Chancellor, the European Council President, and the European Commission President.

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A Downing Street spokesperson said:

皇冠体育app Prime Minister called the German Chancellor, the President of the European Council, and the President of the European Commission earlier this evening to update them ahead of the letter giving notification of the UK鈥檚 intention to withdraw from the European Union being delivered tomorrow.

In separate calls, they agreed that a strong EU was in everyone鈥檚 interests and that the UK would remain a close and committed ally.

皇冠体育appy also agreed on the importance of entering into negotiations in a constructive and positive spirit, and of ensuring a smooth and orderly exit process.

皇冠体育app Chancellor, the European Council President, and the European Commission President thanked the Prime Minister for her calls.

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Published 28 March 2017