"Do I agree that Britain's role has somehow been diminished? No. I think it's been changed," John Kerry said in London. (AFP Photo)
London:
Britain's decision to leave the European Union has changed its global standing rather than diminished it, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday, but he added he will "regret" Britain's absence in US-EU negotiations.
"Do I agree that Britain's role has somehow been diminished? No. I think it's been changed," Kerry said in London, speaking alongside British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond.
"That doesn't mean we won't miss that voice within the context of the EU as a change. I personally will regret that Britain is not going to be at that table when there is an US-EU dialogue."
"But I have no doubt that Britain is going to be weighing in with us, critically involved with us on every single issue."
"Do I agree that Britain's role has somehow been diminished? No. I think it's been changed," Kerry said in London, speaking alongside British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond.
"That doesn't mean we won't miss that voice within the context of the EU as a change. I personally will regret that Britain is not going to be at that table when there is an US-EU dialogue."
"But I have no doubt that Britain is going to be weighing in with us, critically involved with us on every single issue."
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