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Ahead of NATO summit, Biden meets with King Charles for 1st time since coronation

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London was Biden’s first stop ahead of his trip to Vilnius, Lithuania for the 74th NATO summit. President Joe Biden met with King Charles III for the first time since his coronation on Monday at Windsor Castle. Biden was greeted with a ceremonial arrival and an inspection of the Honor Guard, with the band playing a rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" upon his arrival. MORE: Biden journeys through Europe ahead of NATO summit President Joe Biden participates in a ceremonial arrival and inspection of the honor guard with Britain's King Charles at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, July 10, 2023. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters There, Biden participated in a climate engagement with King Charles, philanthropists and investors. John Kerry, the president's climate envoy, was also in attendance as was his U.K. counterpart Grant Shapps, the secretary of state for energy security and net zero. "There's a full understanding here, particularly with the evidence of the last ...

Biden applauds Turkey's agreement to back Sweden's NATO entry on summit eve

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President Biden said he looks forward to welcoming Sweden as the 32nd NATO ally. Turkey is dropping its opposition to Sweden's bid to join NATO, a big development on the eve of the alliance's 74th annual summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. The announcement was applauded by President Joe Biden and comes a day after he spoke with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about U.S. F-16s for Ankara, although any direct connection was unclear. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced Monday an agreement was reached between him, Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Stoltenberg called it a "historic step" that will strengthen NATO allies. MORE: Biden journeys through Europe ahead of NATO summit Biden, who was vocal in supporting Sweden's membership, was quick to celebrate the breakthrough. "I welcome the statement issued by Türkiye, Sweden and the NATO Secretary General this evening, including the commitment by President Erdogan to transmi...