(VOVWORLD) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel began a visit to the US on Friday to address controversial issues between the 2 parties.
 US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Source: AFP/VNA) |
A White House official described Germany as one of the United States' closest partners and a steadfast NATO ally, adding that all of Washington is ready to work with Chancellor Merkel's new government.
This is one of a number of ticklish topics during talks between Merkel and President Donald Trump.