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Putin says ready for ‘constructive dialogue’ with new UK premier

Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles as he visits the Byzantine and Christian museum in Athens on May 27, 2016. (AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his preparedness for "constructive dialogue" with Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Theresa May.

"Vladimir Putin confirmed his willingness to have a constructive dialogue and to collaborate with the British prime minister about current issues concerning bilateral relations and the international agenda," said a statement released by the Kremlin on Wednesday.

Earlier, May was confirmed as the new British prime minister by Queen Elizabeth ll, replacing David Cameron as the head of the UK government.

Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May waves outside 10 Downing Street in central London on July 13, 2016 on the day she takes office following the formal resignation of David Cameron. (AFP)

Putin "stressed the conviction that the preservation and augmentation of the significant potential of Russian-British cooperation in various fields that has been accumulated for a long time is in the fundamental interests of the two countries," noted the statement.

Cameron's 'rich political experience'

It added that Putin had offered his thanks to Cameron, with whom he shared a sometimes difficult relationship.

"I hope that your rich political experience will be in demand in the future, both in the United Kingdom and in the international community," added the statement.

Cameron announced his resignation on June 24, a day after people in the UK voted to leave the EU. Cameron was among the senior politicians who supported the Remain campaign.

The outgoing British prime minister, David Cameron (L), leaves 10 Downing Street with his family (L-R) son Arthur Elwen (hidden), his daughters Nancy Gwen and Florence Rose Endellion, and his wife Samantha in central London on July 13, 2016. (AFP)

He left No 10 Downing Street on Wednesday for the last time after his final appearance in parliament as UK prime minister.

In his farewell statement outside Downing Street earlier on Wednesday morning, Cameron said May would provide "strong and stable leadership."


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