The news that the United States will donate 500 million vaccine doses to poor countries came as early as Tuesday, but they were formally confirmed by the US president when he arrived in Cornwall on Thursday.
About 90 countries will share the doses without any counterclaims, according to the president.
- It is about our responsibility and our humanitarian duty to save as many lives as possible, Biden said.
At the meeting with Boris Johnson, Biden, according to Reuters, has warned the British from disturbing the fragile peace in Northern Ireland with trade barriers linked to Brexit.
However, Johnson stated after the meeting that there is complete agreement between the countries that the issue must be resolved.
Will meet Putin
This weekend, the other leaders who are part of G7 will join.
The agenda includes the recovery from the pandemic and the climate issue.
After this weekend's G7 meeting, Joe Biden will participate in several summits.
On Monday, a NATO meeting awaits, the next day one with representatives of the EU and on Wednesday a first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
See when Boris Johnson welcomes Joe Biden in the clip above.