By 'always' I suspect she doesn't include any time before 1945

From Merkel:

  • Talks on Brexit can only proceed once Article 50 invoked
  • She wants to continue to strengthen UK ties
  • Talked with May on refugees, G20, Turkey and Russia
  • It's up to Britain to decide on what they want in Brexit talks, only then can talks start
  • We need to avoid excessive uncertainty over Brexit

May:

  • We both want to maintain the closest possible economic ties
  • I've been clear that 'Brexit means Brexit'
  • Germany will remain a vital partner
  • We have agreed to deepen bilateral military partnerships
  • We are not walking away from our European friends
  • Brexit will take time, require serious, detailed work
  • UK companies employ 220,000 people in Germany
  • Won't invoke Article 50 until objectives are clear, won't be before the end of the year
  • We will deliver on curbs on migration for UK voters

There's nothing here notable or surprising.