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| US President Joe Biden is speaking on video at the Munich Security Conference on the 19th. © Reuters = News 1 |
U.S. President Joe Biden attended the seven major G7 summits and the Munich Security Conference held by video on the 19th, and announced the’return of the United States’ to the international stage.
According to Reuters and AFP, President Biden attended the G7 Summit and the Munich Security Conference for the first time since his inauguration that day, emphasizing the unity of the international community.
◇G7, a more united atmosphere than the past… Cooperative America is back =At this meeting, the G7 leaders decided to support the joint purchase of the COVID-19 vaccine in developing countries and jointly respond to China’s non-market policies.
Reuters said the atmosphere of the G7 summit was clearly more cooperative and united than in the past. This is because, unlike former President Donald Trump, who pursued US priority, President Biden made clear the line of multilateralism and a return to the existing international order.
In particular, President Biden pledged to strengthen relations with Europe. In a speech at the Munich Security Council, he declared “The United States is back,” and said he would remain unwaveringly committed to the NATO. “I know (the United States) has been straining and testing relations with Europe over the past few years,” he predicted a different approach from the previous administration.
President Biden stressed, “Now the United States is determined to re-establish relations with Europe, to discuss (with Europe) and regain trusted leadership.”
“The United States is fully committed to the NATO alliance and welcomes member states’ investment in building a common defense. An attack on one country is an attack on the entire alliance. This will be our unwavering oath.” .
◇Western welcome… Johnson “Return to the Leader of the Free World” =Western leaders welcomed President Biden’s message.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejoiced at the Munich Security Conference that “the United States has returned as the leader of the free world” and “this is fantastic.” He was optimistic, saying, “We’re going to cross the hurdle now, and the West will be able to once again combine tremendous strength and expertise.”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with reporters after the G7 summit, saying, “It is clear that multilateralism will once again have a stronger opportunity.” I mentioned the point that I decided.