Biden, Johnson sign 'revitalized' Atlantic Charter, reaffirming commitment to global challenges
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President Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday signed a "revitalized" Atlantic Charter reaffirming their commitment to work together to counter the efforts of those who seek to undermine democratic alliances and institutions.
President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson look at copies of the Atlantic Charter, during a bilateral meeting ahead of the G-7 summit, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Carbis Bay, England.The Atlantic Charter is a copy of the original 1941 statement signed by FDR and Winston Churchill. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) US President Joe Biden, left, talks with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during their meeting ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall, Britain, Thursday June 10, 2021. (Toby Melville/Pool Photo via AP)(Toby Melville/Pool Photo via AP) President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are greeted and walk with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson, ahead of the G-7 summit, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Carbis Bay, England. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) The last Atlantic Charter was signed 80 years ago, officials said, noting that the new charter would "make clear" the U.S.' and the U.K.'s "common values and aspirations." Senior Biden administration officials said the charter is "a profound statement of purpose" and of "democracy" at a moment when "democracies are very much in competition in showing the world who can deliver for people."More Related News