Biden Welcomes French President Macron to White House

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) waves as he holds U.S. President Joe Biden's hand onstage during an official State Arrival Ceremony for Macron on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 1, 2022. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House on Thursday to celebrate more than 200 years of U.S.–French relations.

Biden is hosting Macron at the first state visit since he took office in early 2021. Biden and his wife Jill greeted Macron and his wife Brigitte with hugs, kisses, and broad smiles.