WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House for what’s likely her last official visit to Washington. Merkel earlier Thursday had breakfast with Vice President Kamala Harris. Merkel conveys a message that America has a friend and ally in Germany. Biden and Merkel are expected to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the rise of China and a Russian gas pipeline Washington opposes. The pipeline takes natural gas from Russia to Germany. Biden is expected to raise his concerns about the pipeline project with Merkel, but the White House isn’t anticipating a formal announcement from their talks. Merkel is not seeking another term in Germany’s Sept. 26 elections.
On farewell visit to US, Merkel brings message of stability
