SUMMARY

The President of the United States and the President of the French Republic met in Washington during the first State Visit of the Biden-Harris Administration. This special occasion reaffirms a relationship founded on more than two centuries of friendship, economic partnership, defense and security cooperation, and shared commitment to democratic principles, values, and institutions.

After their meeting, they released the following joint statement about:
Transatlantic, European and Global Security • Ukraine • Indo-Pacific • Africa • Middle East • Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament • Space • Energy • Climate • and Biodiversity • Strengthening the International Financial Architecture • Global Health and Food Security • Democracy and Human Rights • Cyber and Disinformation • Education and Science Partnerships