White House Spokesperson: "First Summit Call is with Canada"

"Calls with Allied Leaders to Continue"

Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, is holding her first briefing.
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, stated on the 20th (local time) that President Joe Biden's first summit call will be with Canada. She added that calls with allies will follow.

In her first briefing on the 20th (local time), Press Secretary Psaki said that President Biden will start with a call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the 22nd, followed by calls with many allied countries.

The first call with the Canadian leader is interpreted as a response to President Biden signing an executive order on the same day nullifying the 'Keystone XL Pipeline' project between the U.S. and Canada.

Regarding the Iran nuclear issue, Psaki stated, "President Biden will discuss Iran with foreign partners," adding that "Iran must also comply with the terms of the nuclear agreement."

She said the U.S. is seeking to extend and strengthen nuclear restrictions on Iran, and this issue will be part of the initial consultations between President Biden and foreign counterparts and allies.

Psaki said President Biden will be significantly involved in negotiations over the $1.9 trillion stimulus package to overcome the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. She added that other tools will not be ruled out to help the House and Senate complete the bill, and discussions will be held regarding the contents to be included in the final package.

Regarding the impeachment trial of former President Trump, Psaki said, "The Senate will decide how to proceed." However, she noted that the Senate can fulfill its constitutional duty on the impeachment trial while conducting other business.

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