President Obama presented this position during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron after more than hour and a half working meeting, during which they talked, among others, Sophia of operation – the EU maritime mission against traffickers of people in the Mediterranean Sea, the crisis in Ukraine, the extension of sanctions against some Russian citizens, as well as the unstable political situation in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Obama said that if the exit Britain from the European Union a separate bilateral agreement “does not happen in the near future.” “The priority will be for us to continue negotiations with the entire block [the European Union],” – he stressed.
“Britain will be at the end of the queue,” – he said, assessing that the signing of a separate agreement on the possible Brexicie would be “extremely inefficient”.
“If one of our best friends [United Kingdom - PAP] are an organization that helps the economy – yes, I want it have been” – said Obama, taking a clear stance on the June referendum on. membership Britain in the European Union.
“This decision is up to the British electorate, but in the context of our special relationship part of friendship is to be honest. (…) The United States wants to have in the UK a strong partner and it is strongest when it helps to lead Europe “- said the US president.
He added that the biggest impact on the situation in the world are “not the state, which operate independently, but which gather strength together, multiply it. Given the strength of the British institutions, we want to impact the UK was felt in Europe. “
In during the press conference, British Prime Minister David Cameron said that the “special partnership” term for the relationship between Britain and the United States since the days of Winston Churchill, is “not only in terms of friendship, but also a way of working – the shared values and approach to the issues with which we face “.
Cameron stressed that global challenges that concern the two countries must be resolved at international level; He drew attention to the many threats to global governance, including the threat of terrorism, migration crisis, conflicts in the Middle East and Libya, as well as the problem of nuclear disarmament in Iran, and strained relations with Russia in the face of the war in Ukraine.
“There is no greater supporter of the UK special relationship with the United States than I am. I do not feel, however, that the fact of membership in the European Union was any limit to our relations – on the contrary” – said Cameron.
the US president is staying in the UK with the fifth visit since taking office in 2009. Both leaders stressed on Friday that at this time “became close friends” and have a deep mutual trust.
Earlier, Obama outlined its position in a published Friday morning in the conservative daily” the Telegraph “article, in which he urged British voters to vote in favor of staying in the European Union.
“the European Union has helped develop a British values and traditions across the continent and its periphery. It does not restrict the influence of the British, but it strengthens. A strong Europe is not a threat for your global leadership, but it extends “- he argued.
After the press conference American president went to located in west London, Kensington Palace for a meeting with prince William, Duchess Kate and their two children, George and Charlotte. Earlier, he met already on Thursday, which celebrates the 90th birthday of queen Elizabeth II and her nearly 95 years of her husband, prince Philip . the president gave them a gift – a photo album of all the meetings of the queen of the eleven presidents and the first ladies of the United States during its more than 64-year reign.
Obama enjoys in the UK one of the highest levels of sympathy for public figures, ahead of, among others, Prince William, Pope Francis and Angela Merkel.
visit and unambiguous expression of the American president is criticized by supporters output from the European Union, who accuse him of interfering in the affairs of another state.
Nigel Farage of the eurosceptic UKIP party accused Obama, his views are shaped by the “imperial heritage,” referring to the fact that the father of the American leader was Kenyan, when the country was a British colony. He added that he is “the most antybrytyjskim president in history.”
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson pointed to alleged Obama’s aversion to Britain, which would make it in 2009, decided to remove from the Oval Office at the White House a bust of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Controversial Conservative Party politician attributed this “partially Kenyan origin” and “unwillingness ancestors to the UK”, which met with allegations of racism on the part of the opposition Labour Party.
Recent polls before Obama’s visit indicated a slight advantage followers remain in the European Union at the same time a high percentage of undecided voters.
Referendum ws. UK membership in the European Union is scheduled for June 23.
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