The White House announced Thursday that President Joe Biden will visit France for the first time as president to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
He will greet soldiers and their families as he remembers those who landed on Normandy’s Omaha and Utah beaches to free France and Europe from Nazi occupation on June 6, 1944, when Allied troops invaded.
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“On June 7, the president will deliver remarks at Pointe du Hoc, France, about the importance of defending freedom and democracy,” the announcement from the White House stated. “Then in Paris on June 8, President Emmanuel Macron of France and Mrs. Brigitte Macron met with host President Biden and Dr. [Jill] Biden for a state visit.”
The White House stated that the state visit will highlight the United States and France’s long-standing partnership, which is based on shared democratic ideals, economic ties, and defense and security cooperation.
According to the White House, Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet in France to discuss a variety of global and bilateral problems.
Biden’s visit to France comes ahead of the next G-7 conference and NATO leaders’ meeting.
According to an Elysee statement, Presidents Macron and Biden will discuss long-term Ukraine help.
“Our close coordination on international crises will serve to prepare the next international events, including June’s G7 summit in Bari and the NATO summit in Washington in July,” stated the statement.
In addition, King Charles III will travel to France for D-Day commemorations.
According to the White House, “73,000 brave Americans landed at Utah and Omaha beaches in Normandy on June 6, 1944, and the president will greet American veterans and their family members while in France to honor their sacrifice.”
