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President Barack Obama telephoned German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday, in part, to wish her a speedy recovery following a ski accident over the Christmas holiday. The White House issued a statement about the phone call that also included a discussion about economic endeavors and an invitation for Merkel to visit the White House in the spring.
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"The President spoke to Chancellor Merkel today to wish her a speedy recovery following her injury and to congratulate her on the formation of her new cabinet. The leaders noted the full agenda for 2014, including the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) negotiations and NATO Summit, and looked forward to working closely together to advance our shared interests. The President also extended an invitation to the Chancellor to visit Washington at a mutually agreeable time in the coming months."
The German government revealed Monday that Merkel fractured her pelvis in a ski accident over her Christmas holiday in Switzerland. She was re-elected for the third time to serve as Germany's chancellor in December 2013.
[White House] [UPI]
