Biden to make 1st visit to Japan as president in late May for "Quad"

U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday he is planning to visit Japan in late May for a "Quad" summit also involving the leaders of Australia and India, a meeting that is likely to showcase a deepening of ties between the four major Indo-Pacific democracies that are facing China's growing assertiveness in the region.Speaking at a virtual meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Biden said he is looking forward to seeing him in Japan "about the 24th of May." It is expected to be the president's first visit to Asia and Japan since assuming office in January 2021.While Russia's invasion …READ FULL ARTICLE