독일 Merkel to Meet Biden at US White House on 15th Next Month

Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyeon-jin] German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit the White House on the 15th of next month to hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden, AP News reported on the 11th (local time).

According to the report, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on the same day, ahead of the opening of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Cornwall, UK, "President Biden will welcome Chancellor Merkel at the White House on the 15th of next month," adding, "It is a visit to strengthen the deep ties between the two countries."

Psaki explained that the two leaders will discuss close cooperation on major agendas such as ending COVID-19, responding to climate change, promoting economic prosperity, and international security based on democratic values.

Earlier, Germany's Handelsblatt reported that Chancellor Merkel is planning a visit to the U.S. to resolve conflicts with the U.S. government regarding the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project connecting Russia and Germany.

Germany will hold federal parliamentary elections on September 26 for the first time in four years to elect a new chancellor to succeed Chancellor Merkel. Since Merkel has decided not to run in this election, she will end her 16-year term around October and hand over the chancellorship to her successor.

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