Summit Meeting Including US and UK Leaders During the Funeral of the British Queen

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is attending the memorial service for the late Queen Elizabeth II held at St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on the 13th (local time). 2022.9.14 [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] UK Prime Minister Liz Truss will hold her first series of bilateral meetings since taking office with major world leaders, including the United States, who are attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

The UK government announced on the 16th that Prime Minister Truss will meet with the Prime Ministers of Commonwealth countries Australia and New Zealand at the Foreign Secretary's country residence, Chevening, on the 17th (local time). On the 18th, the day before the funeral, she will hold meetings at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Ministers of Ireland and Canada, the President of Poland, followed by a meeting with US President Joe Biden. However, considering the national mourning, no photos or press releases will be issued.

Truss, who officially took office on the 6th, two days before the Queen's passing, will also meet with other world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly held next week in New York, USA.

Approximately 2,000 people are expected to attend the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey on the 19th. Local media reported that about 500 of them will be world leaders and royalty. It has been reported that Olena Zelenska, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, will attend.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaders of Russia's allies Belarus, Syria, Myanmar, and Afghanistan under Taliban control were not invited. President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife from South Korea will attend. North Korea and Iran were invited at the ambassadorial level, and the Chinese government is reportedly considering sending a delegation led by Vice President Wang Qishan.

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