US confirms President Joe Biden’s participation in G20 Summit

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has confirmed the US president Joe Biden’s visit to India for G20 summit. Mr Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and will travel to India on Thursday for the summit, he said. The White House has said that the President is taking all the necessary precautions and is following standard procedures as per the CDC guidelines.

All travellers from the US for G20, including the president, will test before travelling to India. Mr. Biden will also have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit.