Disappointed but undeterred: Biden assures meeting with absent Xi at G20 summit
US President Biden expresses disappointment over Chinese President Xi Jinping's absence from G20 summit in India, but assures he will still have the chance to meet. Biden hopes for closer relations with India and Vietnam amid speculation and disappointment over Xi's decision to skip the summit.
Biden expressed disappointment on Sunday over Chinese President Xi Jinping's absence from the upcoming G20 summit in India, but assured reporters that he would still have the opportunity to meet with him. The US president will be visiting India from September 7-10 for the G20 summit, followed by a trip to Vietnam. The absence of Xi at the summit has raised speculation, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang expected to represent Beijing instead.
Biden stated that he is looking forward to his trip and hopes for increased coordination and closer relations with both India and Vietnam. This comes after reports emerged that Xi plans to skip the summit, which has prompted disappointment among leaders and sparked discussions regarding the significance of this decision. Biden's assurance that he will still have the opportunity to engage with Xi suggests a commitment to maintaining diplomatic relations between the two nations.