Statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the Visit of Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany

President Biden looks forward to welcoming Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to the White House on February 7, 2022. Chancellor Scholz' visit provides an opportunity to affirm the deep and enduring ties between the United States and Germany. The leaders will discuss their shared commitment to both ongoing diplomacy and joint efforts to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine. They will also discuss the importance of continued close cooperation on a range of common challenges, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the threat of climate change, and promoting economic prosperity and international security based on our shared democratic values.