White House Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz stated that US President Barack Obama would meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday during her visit to Washington to discuss the situation in Ukraine and other issues of the US-German bilateral cooperation. US President Barack Obama will discuss the situation in Ukraine and other issues of the US-German bilateral cooperation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday during her visit to Washington, White House Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz told journalists. “The two leaders will discuss a range of issues including Ukraine, Russia, counterterrorism, ISIL, Afghanistan, and Iran. They will also cover economic growth, international trade, climate change and Germany’s plans for hosting the G-7 Summit in June,” Schultz said on Friday, noting that the President and the Chancellor will have a meeting in the Oval Office followed by a joint press conference and a working lunch. |