WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 30th May, 2020) German Chancellor Angela Merkel does not want to go to Washington in late June to take part in the G7 Summit over the COVID-19 pandemic, German government spokesman Steffen Seibert told the Politico media outlet.
"The Federal chancellor thanks [US] President [Donald] Trump for his invitation to the G-7 summit at the end of June in Washington. As of today, considering the overall pandemic situation, she cannot agree to her personal participation, to a journey to Washington," Seibert said.
