Donald Trump Arrives in Paris for a 36-Hour Visit

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, arrived in Paris on Thursday, July 13, for a 36-hour visit to participate in Bastille Day celebrations. Mr. Trump is expected to discuss the crisis in Syria and anti-terrorism strategies during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. According to an Associated Press report, Donald and Melania Trump were welcomed by Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Napoleon's tomb. The U.S. President is set to attend the Bastille Day celebrations and commemorate the centenary of the United States' entry into World War I on Friday. Emmanuel Macron stated on Thursday that it is 'clear and necessary' to exchange views with Donald Trump to overcome major differences between the two countries and achieve a common understanding on security, defense, and other matters. He added that France and Germany, despite their disagreements with the U.S., recognize the importance of a close relationship with the country. These remarks were made during a press conference following a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris. Like Macron, Merkel expressed dissatisfaction with Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. The German Chancellor stated that the disagreements with the U.S. are 'regrettable' but emphasized that communications with the country will continue. The U.S. decision to exit the climate agreement has drawn significant criticism from Europeans, and as reported by the Associated Press, protests against Trump are expected during his visit to Paris. The U.S. President has claimed that the agreement is unfair to Washington. The U.S. and French Presidents are scheduled to hold a joint press conference on Thursday evening European time, where questions regarding his son's emails seeking information from Russia against Hillary Clinton's campaign during the 2016 U.S. elections may arise.