BERLIN, July 20, 2016 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel(L) and British Prime Minister Theresa May attend a welcoming ceremony prior to their meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on July 20, 2016. Britain will maintain close economic relations with Germany despite its intention to exit the European Union (EU), Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday during her visit to Germany. (Xinhua/Guo Yang)