The President’s Trip to Poland, Belgium, and France

Poland, Belgium, and France

June 3 to June 6

As part of the United States’ ongoing consultations with our allies, President Obama is traveling to Poland, Belgium, and France, June 3-6, 2014. While in Warsaw, the President will hold bilateral meetings and join other world leaders in commemorating the Polish Freedom Day, marking the 25th anniversary of Poland’s emergence from Communism. From Poland, the President will travel to Brussels for the G-7 Leaders’ Summit, and will then continue on to France to participate in commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

Preview of the Trip

Trip Schedule

Tuesday, June 3

President Obama participates in an arrival ceremony at Warsaw Chopin Airport with President Komorowski, after which they meet American and Polish airmen.
President Obama and President Komorowski hold a bilateral meeting at Belweder Palace, followed by a press conference.
Afterward, President Obama and Prime Minister Tusk have a bilateral meeting at the Polish Chancellery, followed by remarks to the press.
In the afternoon, President Obama and President Komorowski co-host a meeting of Central and European Leaders at the Presidential Palace.
That evening, President Obama attends an official dinner at the Royal Castle to honor Poland’s Solidarity movement.
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Wednesday, June 4

President Obama meets with President-elect Poroshenko of Ukraine.
In Brussels, President Obama meets with King Philippe and Prime Minister Di Rupo of Belgium at the Royal Palace.
That evening, President Obama attends the G-7 Summit, which begins with a leaders working dinner on foreign policy issues.
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Thursday, June 5

President Obama participates in G-7 meetings on economics and energy and climate.
President Obama then attends the G-7 leaders working lunch on development.
Following the G-7, President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom hold a bilateral meeting.
President Obama then departs for Paris.
In Paris, President Obama and President Hollande of France have a private dinner.
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Friday, June 6

President Obama departs Paris for Normandy, France.
President Obama and President Hollande participate in a ceremony at the American cemetery close to Omaha Beach, the site of the American landing in Normandy.
President Obama then attends a lunch with leaders, hosted by France.
Later that afternoon, President Obama attends the official international 70th D-Day commemoration ceremony at Sword Beach, Normandy, and then departs for the USA.
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