The coronavirus pandemic is forcing President Joe Biden to alter another first for his administration: the typically formal White House meeting with a foreign counterpart. Biden will play host to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday for the first bilateral meeting of his presidency, but he will do it virtually. U.S. presidents traditionally invite the Canadian prime minister for their first meeting with a world leader. Biden and Trudeau plan to deliver joint closing statements at the end of their meeting. Biden will still host Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday for the first bilateral meeting but will do it virtually.

Source: Egypt Independent February 23, 2021 12:00 UTC