German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone Monday, discussing bilateral relations and global issues, as per an official statement.
Scholz called Trump on Sunday evening to personally congratulate him again on his victory as the 47th president of the United States, said German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit.
During the conversation, the leaders discussed US-Germany relations and various geopolitical matters. Scholz reiterated Germany’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with the US and continuing the long-standing successful cooperation between the two countries.
They also addressed the situation in Ukraine, particularly its defense against Russia, and agreed to collaborate on efforts for lasting peace in Europe. Further details on the discussion were not provided.
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