Biden reschedules visits to Germany, Angola after hurricane delay

WASHINGTON

The White House announced Wednesday that US President Joe Biden will visit Germany this week, and Angola during the first week of December, after canceling a previously planned trip due to Hurricane Milton.

Biden was initially scheduled to visit both nations earlier this month but chose to postpone the trip to oversee the federal response to Milton in person.

He will now travel to Germany on Thursday and Friday to "meet with German leaders to further strengthen the close bond the United States and Germany share as Allies and friends and coordinate on geopolitical priorities, including Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression and events in the Middle East," spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

"The President will also reaffirm our shared commitment to democracy and countering antisemitism and hatred; advance cooperation on the economy, trade, and technology; and strengthen our Euro-Atlantic alliances and partnerships," she added.

A firm date for Biden's visit to Angola was not immediately available, but Jean-Pierre said that in the first week of December, the president will travel to Luanda, the capital of the Southern African nation, to "celebrate the transformation of the U.S.-Angola relationship, recognize Angola’s role as a strategic partner and regional leader, and discuss increased collaboration on security, health, and economic partnerships – including the G7’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment support for the Lobito Corridor – that deliver for both our peoples."