Kamala Harris acknowledges Germany’s “continued leadership” on European security

The war in Ukraine, the role of NATO and economic growth in Africa have been the keys to his subsequent meeting with Macron

18 Feb. () –

The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, has recognized this Friday the “continued leadership” of Germany in matters of European security as well as its support for Ukraine after a bilateral meeting held with Chancellor Olaf Sholz in the framework of the Munich Conference, in Germany.

“The United States thanks German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his continued leadership on European security and his support for Ukraine,” the US leader shared after her meeting with Scholz via Twitter.

Vice President Harris dedicated her meeting with the German Chancellor to review the latest events of the Russian invasion and reaffirm her commitment to the Ukrainian people, according to the statement issued by the US government.

In addition, the vice president has acknowledged “welcoming with satisfaction the historic German investments in defense and the strong humanitarian, economic and security aid to Ukraine” with a special mention of the Leopard 2 main battle tanks whose shipment has recently been approved.

Both leaders also discussed the “challenges posed” by China as well as “the importance of defending the rule-based order”, all within a multinational forum that brings together some 40 heads of state and government and 75 foreign ministers and Defending.

Harris also met this Friday with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, in whose meeting he highlighted the role of the NATO alliance “stronger than ever” and its role in the conflict in Ukraine.

In addition, both leaders also discussed cooperation between the two powers in the African continent in order to promote economic growth in the region.

Transatlantic cooperation also played a prominent role at both events with the aim of tackling the climate crisis and accelerating the transition to renewable energy.