Washington — President Biden will host French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte for a state go to on Dec. 1, the White Home introduced, in what would be the first state go to for Mr. Biden since assuming the presidency.
White Home press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre advised reporters that throughout the go to, Mr. Biden and Macron will focus on the "continued shut partnership" between america and France, in addition to "shared world challenges and areas of bilateral curiosity." Among the many areas the place the 2 nations have labored collectively is on the the continuing struggle in Ukraine, she mentioned.
The state go to, Jean-Pierre mentioned, "will underscore the deep and enduring relationship between america and France, our oldest ally. Our shut relationship with France is based on our shared democratic values, financial ties and protection and safety cooperation."
Mr. Biden and Macron have spoken quite a few occasions over the president's time in workplace and met final week on the sidelines of the United Nations Basic Meeting. Jean-Pierre mentioned the U.S. and France have a "deeply valued relationship," and it was necessary for the president and first woman Dr. Jill Biden to "welcome this shut and valued associate to the White Home."
The primary state go to for Mr. Biden will come greater than 22 months after he took workplace, and Jean-Pierre famous that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed many in-person occasions that the president historically hosts on the White Home. Nonetheless, different overseas leaders have met with Mr. Biden for working visits throughout his administration.
Macron additionally traveled to the U.S. for a state go to hosted by former President Donald Trump in 2018. First elected to guide France in 2017, Macron defeated far-right challenger Marine Le Pen to win a second time period in April.