German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said relations with the US are difficult. His remarks came following the news of Washington’s intention to withdraw part of the troops from Germany, Bild reported.

Maas said the German side took note of the withdrawal of a part of American troops from its territory.

According to him, they value collaboration with the US military that has developed over the decades, he said wondering whether it is in the interests of their countries.

The FM noted the difficulties in relations between the two countries.

Germany and the US are close partners in the transatlantic alliance, he noted adding that however, it is very difficult.