Boris Johnson: UK will not abandon EU

The UK will continue to be one of the leading countries of Europe and to participate actively in the EU bloc policies despite the decision to leave the organization, such as Boris Johnson, the new British Foreign Secretary said in his first official appearance in Brussels to reporters on the sidelines with the EU countries.

"We must respect the will of the people and leave the European Union. This does not mean in any way that will leave Europe, never abandon our role as leaders of European cooperation and participation in the project in all its forms ". Johnson added that the events of recent days in France and Turkey, of which will discuss today during the meeting between the heads of Foreign Affairs of the EU countries, are yet another demonstration of the benefits that we have to work together.

"If you think the discussions that are on the table this morning on the Nice events, the terrible events of Nice, and what happened in Turkey, which illustrates the need to work closely united, they understand even more the importance" .

About the tragedy of Nice, Johnson ensures that "clearly we will ensure the coordinated action to respond to acts of terrorism, while on Turkey I think it is very important, since the failed coup attempt, see restraint and composure by all and is just what I ask. "