Angela Merkel is about to form her last official visit to the united kingdom as German chancellor on Friday for talks with the prime minister.
Boris Johnson and Mrs Merkel, who is thanks to step down later this year, will discuss Covid travel restrictions, trade and post-Brexit relations.
The meeting will happen at the prime minister’s country residence of Chequers, in Buckinghamshire.
Mrs Merkel will later visit the Queen at Windsor Castle.
The chancellor, in power since 2005, is assumed to require to ban all UK tourists from entering the ecu Union due to concerns over the Delta Covid variant.
Mr Johnson is predicted to announce the newest steps towards ending lockdown in England over subsequent few days, with international travel high on the agenda.
In contrast to Mrs Merkel, he said on Thursday that double vaccinations might be a “liberator” as many people plan their summer break.
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Ahead of the chancellor’s visit, Mr Johnson said: “The UK and Germany have a steadfast friendship and a shared outlook on many issues.”
He is expected to announce the creation of an annual £10,000 award for a UK or Germany-based female scientist who has excelled within the field of astrophysics.
Angela Merkel and therefore the Queen
image captionMrs Merkel spoke with the Queen at Buckingham Palace in December 2019 and last met her at the G7 in Cornwall in June
“Our scientists, innovators and industrialists work together a day to form the planet a far better place,” Mr Johnson said.
“Over the 16 years of Chancellor Merkel’s tenure the UK-Germany relationship has been re-energised and reinvigorated for a replacement era.
“And the new joint ventures we’ll agree will leave a legacy which will last for generations.”
The visit are going to be Mrs Merkel’s 22nd to the united kingdom since taking office and is one among a series of farewell trips, with US President Joe Biden among those expected to host her later within the summer.
She and Mr Johnson last met at the G7 summit in Cornwall in June.
