Pres. Biden to travel to Germany, Angola

US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., will be visiting Germany on October 17-18 and Angola in early December, a statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday. During his stay in Germany, the President will meet with German leaders to further strengthen the close bond the United States and Germany share as Allies and friends and coordinate on geopolitical priorities, including Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and events in the Middle East. The President will also reaffirm our shared commitment to democracy and countering antisemitism and hatred; advance cooperation on the economy, trade, and technology; and strengthen our Euro-Atlantic alliances and partnerships, the statement noted. The first week of December, President Biden will also separately travel to Luanda, Angola, where he will celebrate the transformation of the US-Angola relationship, recognize Angola's role as a strategic partner and regional leader. The discussions will also deal with collaboration on security, health, and economic partnerships-including the G7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment support for the Lobito Corridor-that deliver for both our peoples, the statement added. Source: Kuwait News Agency