- German-US pair to meet before holding joint press conference
- US president hopes to strengthen alliances after Trump’s tenure
2.20pm BST
Kamala Harris is now hosting German chancellor Angela Merkel for a meeting at the vice-president’s residence, the Naval Observatory.
The meeting marks the first time that Harris has hosted a foreign leader at the Naval Observatory since she took office in January. (Harris did not move into the residence until April because of ongoing repairs.)
NOW: @VP Harris hosts German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a working breakfast at the Vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory pic.twitter.com/kGQmSxSv9M
2.17pm BST
Greetings from Washington, live blog readers.
Joe Biden will meet with German chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House today, as the longtime leader prepares to step down from her post after 16 years.