US President Joe Biden has invited leaders and civil society to an international virtual summit of “leaders for democracy” scheduled for December 9-10. The meeting, which is open to civil society, the private sector, and philanthropists in addition to heads of state and government, will discuss “commitments and initiatives on three main themes: countering authoritarianism, fighting corruption and promoting respect for democracy.” the White House said in a statement released on Wednesday, August 11.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – August 12, 2021 – Forums and conferences
The details of the invited states are still unknown, but the planned conference could be an alternative to the G20 summits, which are attended by the most economically developed countries, regardless of the form of government, and in particular authoritarian countries such as China and Saudi Arabia. Arabia, according to AFP.
A threat to democracy
The White House said that “the challenge of our time is to show that democracies improve the lives of their own citizens and are able to tackle the world’s most serious problems.” A new summit of “leaders for democracy” is planned for next year to “demonstrate the progress made in fulfilling the commitments made.”
President Biden told the Munich International Security Conference in February that authoritarian aspirations posed a threat to democracy around the world.
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Source: Ukrgate
