President Biden of the United States and Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom met to announce the "New Atlantic Charter" that summarizes the goals of both countries as "resolutely adhering to the principles of democracy" and cooperate with China and Russia in mind. confirmed.
President Biden of the United States and Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom met in Cornwall in the southwestern part of the United Kingdom on the 10th before the G7 Summit = Summit of the Seven Major Countries.
After the meeting, 80 years ago, the two governments summarized the goals for cooperation between the two countries to solve global issues, and launched the "New Atlantic Charter" modeled on the "Atlantic Charter" that led to the establishment of the United Nations. Announced.
The charter states that "we will firmly protect the principles, values, mechanisms, and open society of democracy," and that the United States will protect China's freedom of navigation and become a problem with Russia. We are confirming cooperation between the two countries in dealing with existing cyber attacks.
In addition, the joint statement released at the same time confirmed cooperation in a wide range of fields such as security and human rights protection, and "supports transparent investigations including China" in the investigation of the source of the new coronavirus. It is said.
In a speech after the meeting, President Biden emphasized that he "confirmed the special relationship and renewed his determination to uphold the democratic values shared by the two countries."
President Biden also wants to show leadership in the unity of democracies by confirming cooperation with the United Kingdom, which has a close alliance, with the response to China and Russia in mind before the G7 summit. It seems that.