NEWS

U.S. President Joe Biden kicked off Summit for Democracy, calling on countries to make “concrete commitments” to reaffirm their democratic values.

ABOUT

• Held around three themes:
  • Defending against authoritarianism,
  • Fighting corruption,
  • Promoting respect for human rights.
• Will gather together Heads of State, civil society, philanthropy, and the private sector.
• Seen as one way to counter growing Chinese influence.
• A second summit which will be in-person, will follow in 2022.