German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel talks to German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, on January 26, 2017. Photo: Reuters
BERLIN: Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Wednesday announced plans to visit Washington and shore up ties with Germany’s closest ally outside Europe, days after a key aide to US President Donald Trump launched fresh attacks on Berlin’s policies.
Gabriel said he looked forward to a “good, open and friendly” dialogue with Rex Tillerson, confirmed as Trump’s secretary of State on Wednesday by the US Senate, and said Germany was seeking answers about the new …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
