As noted in the White House, Trump expressed his gratitude to Britain "for a sustainable partnership in solving global problems."

He also expressed the hope that both leaders will be able to meet in person in the near future.

Earlier, trump said that Johnson will be a great prime minister of Great Britain.

State Duma deputy Anton Morozov, in an interview with the FAN, commented on Johnson's election to the post of leader of the Conservative Party of Great Britain and to the post of prime minister.