During a press conference held by U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the G7 leaders' meeting in Britain, a funny remark was made following a walk the officials took with their wives. President Biden addressed Prime Minister Johnson, saying, "We married two women who are way above our level." Johnson replied with a laugh, “I can’t say anything other than that.”
Biden highlighted that his meeting with Johnson in England was productive, reinforcing the special relationship between the two countries as allies in addressing climate change, global security, and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. He also mentioned that he and Johnson updated the 80-year-old Atlantic Charter, which led to the creation of the United Nations and NATO. The American president noted that the alliance is tackling challenges that include cybersecurity, new technologies, global health, and the climate crisis. He added that he discussed with the British Prime Minister the climate summit hosted by the U.S. in April and the upcoming climate meeting scheduled for later this year in Scotland. The conversations between the two leaders also addressed the issue of Afghanistan and the anticipated withdrawal of U.S. forces, as well as how to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Associated Press.
What has Britain prepared for G7 guests?
Preparations are closely underway to please the guests of the United Kingdom at the G7 summit, whether through formal welcomes or sumptuous dishes. According to British network Sky News, a beach barbecue will be hosted in Cornwall, western England, while heated discussions will revolve around the repercussions of the largest health crisis in decades. The G7 summit includes the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the European Union. The weather in Cornwall appeared cloudy before the leaders' arrival, but is likely to be clear over the weekend, allowing for the barbecue by the Atlantic Ocean.
Following discussions on recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, the leaders will attend a dinner prepared by Chef Emily Scott, who works at the nearby Watergate Bay Hotel. The menu will feature gazpacho soup, spiced watermelon, and locally caught turbot. The menu will also include potatoes, local garlic paste, local cheeses, English jam-filled pavlova, and petits fours with cream, ice cream, and chocolate.
On Saturday, the leaders will enjoy a more relaxed dinner at Carbis Bay in Cornwall after extensive discussions about the crisis aftermath. This day will witness video participation from leaders of several countries, including Australia, South Korea, and India, to discuss ways to emerge from the crisis. For this dinner, Chef Simon Stallard will prepare food for the G7 leaders, and the starter menu will feature oysters and crab, followed by a main course of smoked roasted meat and crab with side dishes such as potato slices, broccoli, and beets. The dessert will include fancy brie cheese bread, a cocktail, and roasted marshmallow confection, while the menu will also include local white wine and beer from Cornwall, along with other beverages.
