Washington, US President Joe Biden arrived in Italy on Wednesday night to attend the G7 summit, which apart from the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also attending as a special invitee. Are.
On Thursday, Biden plans to hold a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which the two leaders will sign a bilateral security agreement for Ukraine, "making clear that our (US) support will last long into the future." Will last for time," his National Security Advisor (NSA) said. Jake Sullivan told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Italy.
The G-7 summit is expected to be dominated by the war in Ukraine and the Middle East, apart from some new important challenges like artificial intelligence, climate change and supply chains.
Sullivan said Biden and Zelensky would sit down to discuss America's strong support for Ukraine now and in the future.He said that after the meeting, the leaders would sign a bilateral security agreement noting that US support for Ukraine would be long-term and promising continued cooperation, especially in the areas of defense and security.
“Our goal here is simple. "We want to demonstrate that the United States supports the people of Ukraine, we stand with them, and we will continue to help meet their security needs not only tomorrow but well into the future," the NSA said.
The agreement outlines a clear vision of working with Ukraine to strengthen Ukraine's credible defense and deterrence capabilities. Any lasting peace in Ukraine must underpin Ukraine's ability to defend itself and deter future aggression, he said.“And by signing it, we will also send a signal to Russia of our resolve. If Vladimir Putin thinks he can outwit the coalition supporting Ukraine, he is wrong. “They can't wait for us, and this agreement will demonstrate our resolve and continued commitment,” Sullivan said.
A day earlier, White House national security communications adviser John Kirby told reporters that this year's summit would show that the G7 is more unified than ever to tackle global challenges, and reaffirm its commitment to partners around the world. Will renew that they will help them in bright investment. A future for our people.
He said, “We will build on the progress we made last year on our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific, which includes advancing an Indo-Pacific region that is free, open, secure, prosperous, resilient and connected.,
“We will discuss the PRC's support for the Russian defense industrial base. And we will confront China’s non-market policies that are causing harmful global impacts, working with partners inside and outside the G7 to promote economic resilience and security,” Kirby said.
Biden will again host a side event to highlight its positive value proposition to countries around the world through the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, or PGI, he said.
"We are committed to helping countries overcome unsustainable debt burdens, enhancing the World Bank's lending capacity, mobilizing additional capital for high-standard infrastructure investments, and making new commitments on food and health security," he said. Will continue to provide the way."
G7 leaders will join His Holiness Pope Francis for a session on artificial intelligence, among other topics.Kirby said, "It is important for our countries to come together and develop our shared approach to harnessing the benefits of AI while also managing the risks to our national security and the impacts on our workforce and inequality." "There will be an important moment." Said.
“The main thing here is that President Biden believes we must continue to imagine, invent, and inspire. We are committed to investing in that vision with our closest partners. We are confident that if we do that, the United States will continue to lead on the world stage for generations to come,” the White House official said.
On Thursday, Biden plans to hold a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which the two leaders will sign a bilateral security agreement for Ukraine, "making clear that our (US) support will last long into the future." Will last for time," his National Security Advisor (NSA) said. Jake Sullivan told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Italy.
The G-7 summit is expected to be dominated by the war in Ukraine and the Middle East, apart from some new important challenges like artificial intelligence, climate change and supply chains.
Sullivan said Biden and Zelensky would sit down to discuss America's strong support for Ukraine now and in the future.He said that after the meeting, the leaders would sign a bilateral security agreement noting that US support for Ukraine would be long-term and promising continued cooperation, especially in the areas of defense and security.
“Our goal here is simple. "We want to demonstrate that the United States supports the people of Ukraine, we stand with them, and we will continue to help meet their security needs not only tomorrow but well into the future," the NSA said.
The agreement outlines a clear vision of working with Ukraine to strengthen Ukraine's credible defense and deterrence capabilities. Any lasting peace in Ukraine must underpin Ukraine's ability to defend itself and deter future aggression, he said.“And by signing it, we will also send a signal to Russia of our resolve. If Vladimir Putin thinks he can outwit the coalition supporting Ukraine, he is wrong. “They can't wait for us, and this agreement will demonstrate our resolve and continued commitment,” Sullivan said.
A day earlier, White House national security communications adviser John Kirby told reporters that this year's summit would show that the G7 is more unified than ever to tackle global challenges, and reaffirm its commitment to partners around the world. Will renew that they will help them in bright investment. A future for our people.
He said, “We will build on the progress we made last year on our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific, which includes advancing an Indo-Pacific region that is free, open, secure, prosperous, resilient and connected.,
“We will discuss the PRC's support for the Russian defense industrial base. And we will confront China’s non-market policies that are causing harmful global impacts, working with partners inside and outside the G7 to promote economic resilience and security,” Kirby said.
Biden will again host a side event to highlight its positive value proposition to countries around the world through the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, or PGI, he said.
"We are committed to helping countries overcome unsustainable debt burdens, enhancing the World Bank's lending capacity, mobilizing additional capital for high-standard infrastructure investments, and making new commitments on food and health security," he said. Will continue to provide the way."
G7 leaders will join His Holiness Pope Francis for a session on artificial intelligence, among other topics.Kirby said, "It is important for our countries to come together and develop our shared approach to harnessing the benefits of AI while also managing the risks to our national security and the impacts on our workforce and inequality." "There will be an important moment." Said.
“The main thing here is that President Biden believes we must continue to imagine, invent, and inspire. We are committed to investing in that vision with our closest partners. We are confident that if we do that, the United States will continue to lead on the world stage for generations to come,” the White House official said.