He added that it was imperative that all countries worked together to fight the massive global catastrophe of COVID-19 and he could not understand why the United States was withdrawing its support to the WHO "just at the time when the world needs it most", the newspaper reported.

Reacting to Pompeo's remarks in London, a WHO spokesperson said: "WHO is not aware of any such statement but we strongly reject any ad hominem attacks and unfounded allegations. WHO urges countries to remain focused on tackling the pandemic that is causing tragic loss of life and suffering," said the newspaper.

Earlier this month, the United States formally notified the WHO it was quitting, despite widespread criticism and an almost complete lack of international support for the move in the midst of a pandemic.

The Guardian newspaper said it is believed that Pompeo was trying to encourage British lawmakers to lobby for Britain to consider joining the ranks of the United States.

However, Chris Bryant, one of two Labour MPs present in the private meeting with Pompeo, told the Guardian "he said nothing that appealed to our side".

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