“President Joe Biden met today with Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis,” the White House said.
As specified, the American leader thanked President Parmelen for organizing the upcoming US-Russia summit and "paid tribute to the unique role of Switzerland, which provides neutral territory for diplomacy and negotiations."
In addition, during the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the coronavirus and the spread of vaccines.
Earlier it was reported that Biden arrived in Geneva, where a meeting with Putin will be held on June 16.