On September 6th local time, Elizabeth Trass , who was just elected as the leader of the British Conservative Party, accepted the official appointment of Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland , becoming the new British Prime Minister. Tras, 47, has also become the third female prime minister in British history after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.
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Before the appointment of Tras, Queen of England had accepted the official resignation submitted by Boris Johnson earlier that day.
It is understood that Tras will return to London that afternoon to deliver an inauguration speech in front of the Prime Minister's Office, and then announce the list of new cabinet members.
Tras was elected as a member of the lower house of Conservative Party in 2010. She has served in government departments since 2012. She has served as Minister of International Trade and Chairman of the Trade Commission and Minister of Women and Equality. In September 2021, she became Minister of Foreign Affairs. .
China responded: "The congratulations will be handled in accordance with diplomatic practices."
On September 6, 2022, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference, some of which are as follows.
AFP Reporter: Several countries have congratulated the newly elected British Prime Minister Tras. Does China plan to send official congratulations?
Mao Ning Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
Mao Ning: Maintaining and developing bilateral relations is the common responsibility of China and the United Kingdom, and it is in line with the common interests of the people of both countries. China has always insisted on developing China-UK relations on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit and win-win results. We hope that the UK and China will move towards each other and enable bilateral relations to move forward on the right track. China will handle congratulations in accordance with diplomatic practices.
Source丨CCTV News, Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
Edit丨Jiang Zhuyun
