Boris Johnson sounds the bell for free trade on Burma trip but warns Trump any US deal must 'work for UK as well' 

  • Mr Johnson was upbeat despite Trump saying he would put 'America first' 
  • He said that any trade deal with the US will 'have to work for the UK as well' 
  • The Foreign Secretary made his comments during a visit to Burma 

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said he is 'positive and optimistic' that the policies of the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump will work in Britain's favour.

Mr Johnson, who is visiting Burma, said on Saturday he was 'very optimistic' that a trade deal could be done quickly with the new president, once Britain had left the European Union.

During his visit, Mr Johnson was photographed joining in with prayers, dances and bell-ringing services, as well as receiving gifts and laying flowers. 

Boris Johnson is pictured here praying as he visits Shwedagon Pagoda, in Burma

Boris Johnson is pictured here praying as he visits Shwedagon Pagoda, in Burma

The Foreign Secretary, who also offered flowers here as part of his visit, is optimistic of a trade deal with the USA

The Foreign Secretary, who also offered flowers here as part of his visit, is optimistic of a trade deal with the USA

He is 'very optimistic' that a trade deal could be done quickly with the new president, once Britain had left the European Union

He is 'very optimistic' that a trade deal could be done quickly with the new president, once Britain had left the European Union

In his inaugural speech, Mr Trump declared he would put 'America first' in all his decisions.

But Mr Johnson added that whatever deal was done with the US 'it's got to work for the UK as well'.

He said: 'I think that the new president has made it very clear that he wants to put Britain at the front of the line for a new trade deal and obviously that's extremely exciting and important.'

Mr Johson (pictured receiving a book) said that whatever deal was done with the US 'it's got to work for the UK as well'

Mr Johson (pictured receiving a book) said that whatever deal was done with the US 'it's got to work for the UK as well'

He said: 'I think that the new president has made it very clear that he wants to put Britain at the front of the line for a new trade deal and obviously that's extremely exciting and important' (pictured taking part in a dance routine)

He said: 'I think that the new president has made it very clear that he wants to put Britain at the front of the line for a new trade deal and obviously that's extremely exciting and important' (pictured taking part in a dance routine)

He had earlier said billions of people were wishing Trump success in the 'very great challenges' ahead of him

He added: 'We in the United Kingdom will work hand in glove for the stability, the prosperity and the security of the world with President Donald Trump'

He added: 'We in the United Kingdom will work hand in glove for the stability, the prosperity and the security of the world with President Donald Trump'

Trump promised 'America first' would become the central organizing principle around which his government is organized.

'We will follow two simple rules. Buy American and hire American,' Trump declared.

'America first,' a mantra that he put into common use as he campaigned for the White House, found some flesh on its bone Friday. 

Despite Trump promising 'America first' would become the central organizing principle around which his government is organized, Boris is upbeat

Despite Trump promising 'America first' would become the central organizing principle around which his government is organized, Boris is upbeat

He believes that the policies of the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump will work in Britain's favour

He believes that the policies of the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump will work in Britain's favour

'Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration on foreign affairs, will be made to protect American workers and American families,' he said.

Earlier, Mr Johnson had said billions of people were wishing Trump success in the 'very great challenges' ahead of him.

He added: 'We in the United Kingdom will work hand in glove for the stability, the prosperity and the security of the world with President Donald Trump.'