Biden to make first overseas trip to UK, Belgium in June

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President Joe Biden will make his first overseas trip as president in June, traveling to the United สล็อตออนไลน์ Kingdom and Belgium to participate in the G-7 and NATO summits, the White House announced Friday.

The trip will also highlight the shift in foreign policy between the Biden administration and the Trump administration, which placed a high emphasis on an "America First" approach.

"This trip will highlight his commitment to restoring our alliances, revitalizing the Transatlantic relationship, and working in close cooperation with our allies and multilateral partners to address global challenges and better secure America's interests," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement announcing. the travel.

Biden will attend the 47th G-7 Summit in Cornwall, UK, taking place June 11-13, where he will "work to advance key US policy priorities on public health, economic recovery, and climate change, and demonstrate solidarity and shared values ​​among major democracies, "Psaki said.

Psaki also noted Biden will hold bilateral meetings with other G-7 leaders, including U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson as part of the trip, Psaki added.

Biden will then attend the NATO Summit in Brussels, Belgium on June 14.

"NATO leaders will discuss how to orient the Alliance to future threats and ensure effective burden sharing. The President will also hold bilateral meetings with fellow NATO leaders," Psaki said.