French President Emmanuel Macron headed to Washington on Tuesday to discuss a slew of issues with US counterpart Joe Biden, ranging from aligning policy on Russia’s attack on Ukraine to easing trade spats, France 24 reported.
Macron’s visit to the US will begin with a tour of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration headquarters alongside Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday.
On Thursday, the Bidens will welcome Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron in an official ceremony.
Then the presidents will hold a bilateral meeting.
“This is an opportunity to highlight a foundational component of this administration’s approach to foreign policy and that’s through alliances,” said spokesperson for the National Security Council John Kirby. “France is a vital global partner and, of course, the United States’ oldest ally.”
The Macrons will be honoured with a luncheon hosted by Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken before attending the state dinner as a culmination of events on Thursday evening.
“You can expect to see on display both our long shared history as allies as well as our deep partnership in taking on the most urgent global challenges of today and tomorrow,” Kirby said.
The French leader will experience a White House decorated with tens of thousands of lights, 77 Christmas trees, handmade ornaments from the across the US and more, after the first lady unveiled her holiday decor on Monday.
