The British Prime Minister insists it's her preference to have a negotiated solution to difficulties with the Northern Ireland Brexit protocol.
Liz Truss made the comment as she faced British Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons for the first time.
Northern Secretary Chris Harris-Heaton is expected to travel to Belfast as early as tomorrow to speak with party leaders at Stormont.
Meanwhile, Liz Truss told MPs in London the situation can't be allowed to drift.