China News Agency, Brussels, March 5 (Reporter De Yongjian) European Commission President Von der Lein had a phone call with U.S. President Biden on the 5th. The two sides agreed to "temporarily truce" and retaliate against each other's levies by Europe and the United States due to aviation subsidies. Sexual tariffs are suspended for four months.
According to the announcement issued by the European Commission on the same day, on the afternoon of the 5th Brussels time, Von der Lein and Biden exchanged views on a package of topics such as the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, economic and trade relations, foreign policy, and climate change. The call was also established by the two. The beginning of a good personal relationship".
The announcement stated that the United States and EU member states, as the main producers of the new crown vaccine, are willing to work together to ensure the sound operation of the global supply chain; in order to better prevent and control the global pandemic and improve global health security, Von der Lein invited Biden to attend the meeting. The Global Health Summit held in Rome on May 21 this year.
Regarding economic and trade relations, the announcement stated that as a sign of the "fresh start" of the relationship between the two sides, Von Delaney and Biden agreed to a "temporary truce" and suspend the retaliatory tariffs imposed on each other by the two parties due to aviation subsidies for four months. During this period, we are committed to resolving aviation subsidy disputes.
At the same time, Von der Lein suggested to Biden the establishment of a ministerial-level "Trade and Technology Council" to jointly respond to innovation challenges, saying that this is a key platform for the two parties to establish a "transatlantic technology alliance."
Regarding foreign policy, the announcement stated that the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation with "like-minded partners" and support "democracy, stability and prosperity." During the call, they discussed the strategic vision of relations with Russia and the situation in Ukraine. Von der Lein suggested that both sides strengthen their policies on Eastern Europe. coordination.
Regarding climate change, Von der Lein said that the European Union welcomes the return of the United States to the Paris Agreement. He is pleased to see Biden’s special envoy for climate issues and former US Secretary of State Kerry’s visit to Brussels. At the same time, he thanks Biden for inviting himself to attend the US government. The climate summit held on Earth Day.
After Biden took office as President of the United States on January 20 this year, the European Union has a lot of expectations for the new US government.
On the day of Biden's inauguration, Von der Lein publicly stated that the European Union has been looking forward to a new dawn for the United States. "After a long four years, Europe has a friend in the White House."
Previously, the EU has set five major issues for cooperation between the two sides, namely, strengthening multilateral cooperation, fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic, tackling climate change, reviving the economy, ensuring fair trade, promoting digital transformation, and jointly maintaining security and peace. However, Michelle, President of the European Council, also stated clearly that now the United States needs to change its view of the European Union. The European Union has already chosen its own path, and its decisions "will not wait for approval." (Finish)