British Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to the US this Sunday (19.09.2021) to meet with US President Joe Biden and attend the UN Assembly, in which he will ask for concrete measures to tackle the crisis climatic. This will be the first meeting between Johnson and Biden in the White House since the Democratic leader took office in January.
According to official sources, the prime minister is expected to discuss with the US president the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the possible reopening of travel between the UK and the US, after Washington imposed a ban on travel from British territory. due to the rise in coronavirus infections.
Both leaders are expected to also address the defense agreement reached by their countries with Australia to help this country develop nuclear-powered submarines. This pact provoked the discomfort of France after Australia decided to cancel the agreement it had with Paris for the development of conventional submarines.
In addition, Johnson’s trip takes place months before the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, which will be attended by leaders from around the world and is seen as vital in tackling growing concern about climate change.
“Leaders around the world have a small window of ‘time’ to meet their climate commitments heading into COP26. My message to those I meet with this week will be clear: Future generations will judge us by what we achieve. in the coming months, “Johnson said in a statement.
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