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Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany

February 09, 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to the White House today to continue their close coordination on shared priorities. President Biden and Chancellor Scholz reaffirmed their resolute support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russia's war of aggression. The President commended Germany's exemplary contributions to Ukraine's self-defense, and Chancellor Scholz emphasized the significance of sustained U.S. support. The leaders discussed efforts to prevent regional escalation in the Middle East, and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's right to self-defense consistent with international law. They also underscored the imperative to protect civilians in Gaza and increase deliveries of life-saving humanitarian assistance. The two exchanged views on setting the conditions for a durable peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike, which includes the establishment of a Palestinian state with Israel's security guaranteed. President Biden and Chancellor Scholz discussed the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington and pointed to the strength of the transatlantic relationship in facing current geopolitical challenges.

Joseph R. Biden, Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/369509

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