Britain's May tells EU's Juncker she wants "deep and special partnership"

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May welcomes European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to Downing Street in London, Britain April 26, 2017. [Photo/Agencies]

LONDON - Britain is committed "to achieving a deep and special partnership with the European Union", British Prime Minister Theresa May told European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday, her spokesperson said.

"The PM had a constructive meeting this evening with President Juncker of the European Commission," the spokesperson said in a statement.

"Following the UK's letter of notification under Article 50 (that it is exiting the EU), she reiterated the UK's commitment to achieving a deep and special partnership with the European Union."

Reuters