The leaders were also joined by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.
In a joint-statement after the summit, the officials said both EU and the US “are close and like-minded partners that share a strong bond and a commitment to a rules-based international order and effective multilateralism.”
The leaders condemned “Hamas brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks against Israel and its population,” while also calling “for the immediate release of all hostages and emphasize our shared view that a two-state solution remains the viable path to lasting peace.”
The EU and the US also “reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Ukraine, including through diplomatic, financial and military support.”
The joint statement also went on to say that the EU and the US are working together to develop new technologies, emphasizing the significance of trade and investment in their relationship.
The leaders also pointed out they were determined to enhance economic resilience and security by countering non-market economic practices, reducing supply chain vulnerabilities, strengthening transatlantic supply chains, addressing technology security risks, and combatting economic coercion.
President Biden, as well as EU’s Michel and von der Leyen reiterated their commitment to combat climate change, aiming for climate-neutrality by 2050, and urged other nations to increase renewable energy capacity and energy efficiency.
Digital transformation was also high on the agenda of the talks, according to the joint statement, with goals to establish a secure digital ecosystem, create a transatlantic space for innovation and technology, make innovative technologies globally accessible, and prioritize a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence.
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Source: www.consilium.europa.eu, whitehouse.gov
