Prime Minister Boris Johnson has had a conversation with President Donald J Trump, believed to be the first conversation directly between the two world leaders since Mr Johnson was discharged from hospital after a stay in intensive care with coronavirus.
During the discussion, the pair “reaffirmed their close cooperation” commitments and discussed everything from coronavirus to the United Kingdom and the United States much-anticipated trade deal.
The Prime Minister is said to have told Mr Trump he is “feeling better and on the road to recovery”, the White House said.
A spokesman said: “President Trump and Prime Minister Johnson reaffirmed their close cooperation through the G7 and G20 to reopen global economies and ensure medical care and supplies reach all those in need… [they] also discussed bilateral and global issues, including our shared commitment to reaching a United States-United Kingdom free trade agreement.”
The spokesman added that the two leaders discussed the international response to the virus, including “UK-US cooperation in the fight against the pandemic” and also “committed to continue working together to strengthen our bilateral relationship, including by signing a free trade agreement as soon as possible”.
The Prime Minister’s spokesman said he was continuing his recovery at Chequers, but was now “receiving updates and making calls” in a clear sign he is increasing his workload every day.
The PM is set to speak to HM the Queen by telephone later this week, resuming his weekly audiences for the first time since he fell ill. Mr Raab who is standing in for the PM has not been in contact with Her Majesty in Mr Johnson’s absence UNN understands.
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