Germany presents President Joe Biden with Order of Merit for his contribution to trans-Atlantic ties

Germany honored U.S. President Joe Biden Friday for his contributions to trans-Atlantic relations, ahead of his meetings with European allies on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Biden received Germany’s highest honor, the Order of Merit, an award also given to former U.S. President George H.W. Bush for supporting German reunification. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier highlighted Biden’s long-standing interest in Germany, dating back more than 40 years. Steinmeier emphasized that U.S.-Germany relations remain "existentially important" despite periods of closeness and distance. Biden thanked German leaders for their support of Ukraine in resisting Russia’s invasion. https://www.voanews.com/a/biden-hits-germany-with-lightning-quick-visit-focused-on-middle-east-ukraine/7827478.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews » FOLLOW US ON THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@voanews #news #voanews