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Joe Biden will finish his European tour in Geneva, where he will meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin next Wednesday. AP Photo
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US President Joe Biden, left, and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson meet ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall, England. AFP
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The three-day G7 summit is being held at Carbis Bay from June 11 to 13. AFP
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It is the first time G7 leaders have met for nearly two years. AP Photo
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The two leaders are expected to sign an 'Atlantic Charter' setting out their goals for the post-pandemic world. AP Photo
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The 'Atlantic Charter' is named after the 1941 charter signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt. AFP
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The declaration of shared values between the UK and the US will come in the shadow of post-Brexit tensions over Northern Ireland. AFP
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Thursday's summit is the first in-person meeting of UK and US leaders since the end of the tumultuous Donald Trump years. Reuters
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Mr Biden and Mr Johnson are expected to affirm their commitment to Nato and democratic values. Reuters
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Both Mr Johnson and Mr Biden have been joined by their wives for the trip. AFP
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The first lady and Mrs Johnson are expected to meet over tea and then tour St Michael's Mount. Reuters
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During his trip to the UK, Mr Biden will visit Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. AP Photo
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The US president will then fly to Brussels for summits with Nato and the EU. AFP
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Joe Biden will finish his European tour in Geneva, where he will meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin next Wednesday. AP Photo
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US President Joe Biden, left, and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson meet ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall, England. AFP
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The three-day G7 summit is being held at Carbis Bay from June 11 to 13. AFP
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It is the first time G7 leaders have met for nearly two years. AP Photo
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The two leaders are expected to sign an 'Atlantic Charter' setting out their goals for the post-pandemic world. AP Photo
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The 'Atlantic Charter' is named after the 1941 charter signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt. AFP
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The declaration of shared values between the UK and the US will come in the shadow of post-Brexit tensions over Northern Ireland. AFP
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Thursday's summit is the first in-person meeting of UK and US leaders since the end of the tumultuous Donald Trump years. Reuters
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Mr Biden and Mr Johnson are expected to affirm their commitment to Nato and democratic values. Reuters
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Both Mr Johnson and Mr Biden have been joined by their wives for the trip. AFP
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The first lady and Mrs Johnson are expected to meet over tea and then tour St Michael's Mount. Reuters
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During his trip to the UK, Mr Biden will visit Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. AP Photo
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The US president will then fly to Brussels for summits with Nato and the EU. AFP
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Joe Biden will finish his European tour in Geneva, where he will meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin next Wednesday. AP Photo
Joe Biden meets Boris Johnson: leaders find common ground on eve of G7
UK and US agree on pandemic preparedness plan and new Atlantic Charter
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