British Prime Minister Theresa May called President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday to congratulate him on his victory in the presidential election, and call for a strong relationship with the U.S. as her country prepares its exit from the European Union.

May “highlighted her wish to strengthen bilateral trade and investment with the U.S. as we leave the EU,” according to a read-out of the call.

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