"There were no such contacts," Patel said during the briefing. At the same time, he emphasized that the State Department is ready to provide any possible assistance to the new administration of the elected Republican president during the transition period.
At the same time, Patel refused to speculate on what changes in US foreign policy might follow with the advent of the new administration.
“You should address these questions to representatives of the new team,” the State Department spokesman said.
