Britain and Germany will remain part of alliance of values after Brexit

It would be enormous mistake if Europe would allow Brexit to make us introspective

It is so important that Britain and Germany continue to work side by side

Our friendship is based on something infinitely more durable than EU membership

Brexit does not symbolise retreat from common security interests

We must not allow Brexit to be all-consuming

Orderly departure from EU is of paramount importance

Britain and the EU will combine efforts to greatest effect when interests converge

Millions of jobs on both sides of channel depend on trade between Britain and EU so all have interest in continuing it

None of us should have any doubt that failing to secure a ratified Brexit deal would be deeply damaging

We must all do what we can to ensure Brexit deal reached