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Pompeo cancels Germany visit due to 'pressing issues': US

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly cancelled a visit to Germany on Tuesday hours before he was due to arrive in Berlin, with his spokeswoman citing "pressing issues".

"Unfortunately, we must reschedule the Berlin meetings due to pressing issues," State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said.

"We look forward to rescheduling this important set of meetings. The Secretary looks forward to being in Berlin soon.

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First Published: May 07 2019 | 3:25 PM IST

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