Updated Feb 21, 2021 | 09:26 IST
Saying that India is a global leader in pandemic response efforts, UN envoy TS Tirumurti said New Delhi appreciates efforts to strengthen the COVAX facility ensuring equitable access to vaccines. TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to UN in New York | Photo Credit: ANI
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US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday. As this will mark Biden s first (online) official meeting with a foreign leader since taking office, the event has attracted significant attention and interest from all sides.
Biden and Trudeau to meet virtually next week
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US President Joe Biden on Tuesday will hold his first bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, an event the neighbouring countries said would highlight their strong and deep ties.
The meeting, which will be virtual due to the coronavirus crisis, will aim to elevate collaboration on shared concerns at a time when the relationship between the close allies has been strained by Biden’s decision to block the Canada-backed Keystone XL pipeline.
In a statement on Saturday, the White House said Biden and his cabinet will also meet virtually with Canadian ministers on a range.
An event, both neighboring countries said, would highlight their strong and deep ties
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February 21, 2021
WASHINGTON:
US President Joe Biden, on Tuesday, will hold his first bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, an event the neighboring countries said would highlight their strong and deep ties.
The meeting, which will be virtual due to the coronavirus crisis, will aim to elevate collaboration on shared concerns at a time when the relationship between the close allies has been strained by Biden’s decision to block the Canada-backed Keystone XL pipeline.
In a statement on Saturday, the White House said Biden and his Cabinet will also meet virtually with Canadian ministers on a range of bilateral and global issues.