By Natalia Rueda 
US President Joe Biden has arrived in London ahead of a NATO summit in Lithuania, where he will meet with King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street. The President is hoping to use the opportunity to convince Turkey to accept Sweden’s candidacy to join the Atlantic Alliance, which could be discussed during the NATO summit.
Upon his arrival at Stansted airport, President Biden expressed his determination to address global threats, especially those posed by Russia to Ukraine, and to promote collaboration between NATO allies. During a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, Biden expressed his desire to soon welcome Sweden into NATO, and both leaders agreed to keep supporting Ukraine.
“The US is keen to promote a unified approach in the face of geopolitical threats. President Biden has been in favor of bringing other countries into NATO, always following the democratic precepts defined by the organization,” said Greg Meyer, a faculty member at the London-based European Council of Exercise and Sports Science.
The leaders of the NATO member countries are expected to discuss the renewal of the mutual defense pact, the integration of new allies, and support for vulnerable allies in the face of increased Russian aggression. According to scholars at the British Centre for Foreign Policy Analysis, Biden is expected to use this summit to present a unified front against Russian aggression.
The NATO summit is seen as a key opportunity for Biden to advance his agenda of consolidating the alliance and promoting international cooperation. Along with the talks in London, the key meetings in Vilnius will be a convergence of world leaders that can help foster better relationships between all participating countries.