U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence assured the EU in Brussels on Monday that the Trump administration will develop their cooperation in trade and security and backs the EU as a partner in its own right.
A month after Donald Trump caused alarm by renewing his endorsement of Brexit and suggesting others may follow Britain out of the EU, Mr. Pence told reporters he had come to “the home of the European Union” with a message from the President.
Speaking of a “strong commitment ... to continue cooperation and partnership with the European Union”, Mr. Pence added: “Whatever our differences, our two continents share the same heritage, the same values and above all, the same purpose to promote peace and prosperity through freedom, democracy and the rule of law.”
EU officials said they were encouraged by what they called Mr. Pence’s clear assurances.
