The European Union stands ready to launch negotiations swiftly with the United Kingdom regarding the terms and conditions of its withdrawal from the European Union, the EU said in a joint statement on Friday.
In the referendum held on June 23, 52 percent Britons voted to leave the EU. UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced his resignation earlier on Friday.
President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz, President of the European Council Donald Tusk and Holder of the Presidency of the EU Council Mark Rutte met in Brussels upon the invitation of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
“We now expect the United Kingdom government to give effect to this decision of the British people as soon as possible, however painful that process may be,” they said. “Any delay would unnecessarily prolong uncertainty.”
“Until this process of negotiations is over, the United Kingdom remains a member of the European Union, with all the rights and obligations that derive from this,” EU added.
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