U.S. President Joe Biden expressed disappointment on September 3 regarding the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping from the upcoming G20 summit in India. Despite his disappointment, Biden remained optimistic about the strengthening of U.S. relations in Asia.
President Biden acknowledged his disappointment, saying, "I am disappointed ... but I am going to get to see him," though he did not provide further details about when or where this interaction might occur.
Biden is scheduled to visit India from September 7 to 10 to attend the G20 summit, followed by a trip to Vietnam, as part of his administration's efforts to bolster U.S. ties with countries in the Asian region.
Sources familiar with the matter have indicated that President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the G20 summit. Instead, Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent Beijing at the meeting in New Delhi.
Despite the absence of Xi Jinping, President Biden conveyed optimism about his upcoming trip and the potential for enhanced cooperation with both India and Vietnam. When asked if he was looking forward to the visit, Biden responded, "Yes, I am."
"I want a little more ... coordination. I think they both (India and Vietnam) want much closer relations with the United States, and that can be very helpful," President Biden emphasized.
The G20 summit in India is expected to address a wide range of global issues, including economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and trade. While President Biden expressed disappointment over President Xi's absence, the event remains a crucial platform for world leaders to discuss and collaborate on pressing international matters.
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