Germany seeks ‘close dialogue’ with US: German FM

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday said that Berlin wanted to “enter into close dialogue” with the United States following the announced withdrawal of American troops stationed in Germany.US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that he intended to drastically reduce the number of American soldiers stationed in Germany, on top of a 5,000-troop reduction announced by the Pentagon.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We need to enter into close dialogue with the United States to clarify what decision has actually been taken and what possibilities we have to exert influence,” Wadephul said at a press conference with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis.“We must see this as a new call to develop our own capabilities more quickly and to make them available,” the German foreign minister added, referring to the American plans.“There is no other way... the overall context shows me that we must not overestimate isolated

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