Biden meets with French President Macron ahead of his visit to China

In a written statement from the White House, Biden was reported to have spoken by phone with Macron today.

In the statement, “The leaders discussed President Macron’s upcoming trip to the People’s Republic of China. They also reiterated their strong support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s continued aggression.” statement was included.

The White House reported that Biden also met with King Charles III of England today. During the meeting, Biden emphasized the strong relations between the two countries and their peoples, and congratulated King Charles on his upcoming coronation.

Stating that his wife, Jill Biden, hopes to attend the ceremony on behalf of the US, Biden stated that he wanted to meet the King in England at a later date. (AA)