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U.S. President Biden’s video conference with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau

Summit talks are also held in an untouched (non-contact) era.
US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the 23rd (local time) by video. It was the first bilateral summit after taking office.

U.S. President Joe Biden raises his hand to greet Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by video at the White House on the 23rd (local time) before a summit meeting. This is the first summit meeting after taking office. AP=Yonhap News

– President Biden emphasized that “the United States is Canada’s closest friend”, saying, “I look forward to seeing you as soon as the Corona 19 is controlled and actually meet,” before the start of the meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau. “That’s why (Prime Minister Trudeau) is my first phone call, my first bilateral talks,” he said. On January 22, two days after taking office, President Biden made the first phone call with Prime Minister Trudeau among foreign leaders.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is in a video conference with US President Biden in Ottawa, the Canadian capital, on the same day.  AP=Yonhap News

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is in a video conference with US President Biden in Ottawa, the Canadian capital, on the same day. AP=Yonhap News

– President Biden said, “We will discuss economic recovery from Corona 19, climate response, refugees and immigration, fight for democratic values ​​on the international stage, and strengthen democracy in our country.” “I said.
Prime Minister Trudeau said, “Thank you. It’s great to meet you. It’s a great opportunity for us,” he said. “I have missed the leadership of the United States for years.” He also expressed friendliness by calling President Biden’Joe’. President Biden often met with Prime Minister Trudeau as vice president.

On a screen installed at the White House in the United States, a picture of the summit between the United States and Canada is floating.  The two leaders had their first summit meeting through video footage.  AFP=Yonhap News

On a screen installed at the White House in the United States, a picture of the summit between the United States and Canada is floating. The two leaders had their first summit meeting through video footage. AFP=Yonhap News

– On this day, the meeting was held by video, and it was much simpler than at the face-to-face summit.

President Biden, Vice President Camela Harris, Secretary of State, Defense, Finance Minister, and National Security Adviser at the White House sat at one table and all wore masks so that they could be caught at the camera angle. Behind President Biden, flags of the United States and Canada were erected. On the Canadian side, several flags were raised, and Prime Minister Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Christina Frillland, and Foreign Minister Mark Gano sat around wearing masks.

President Biden and his staff sit around a table listening to Prime Minister Trudeau Canado's comments.  AP = Yonhap News

President Biden and his staff sit around a table listening to Prime Minister Trudeau Canado’s comments. AP = Yonhap News

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Christina Frillland are meeting with US President Biden and his staff through video in Ottawa, Canada.  AP=Yonhap News

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Christina Frillland are meeting with US President Biden and his staff through video in Ottawa, Canada. AP=Yonhap News

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is holding a non-face-to-face summit with US President Biden, wearing a mask.  The flag was put in one place, but the leaders could not meet.  This is the scenery of the summit meeting in the Corona era.  AP=Yonhap News

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is holding a non-face-to-face summit with US President Biden, wearing a mask. The flag was put in one place, but the leaders could not meet. This is the scenery of the summit meeting in the Corona era. AP=Yonhap News

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau in the burn holds a mask during the closing remarks of US President Biden.  Reuters = Yonhap News

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau in the burn holds a mask during the closing remarks of US President Biden. Reuters = Yonhap News

U.S. President Biden wore a mask even during the talks.  On the left is National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.  AP=Yonhap News

U.S. President Biden wore a mask even during the talks. On the left is National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. AP=Yonhap News


Reporter Choi Jeong-dong



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