Washington: President Joe Biden in a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed US funding issues for Ukraine aid and the latest developments in the Gaza conflict, the White House said in a press release.

“President Biden and Chancellor Scholz reaffirmed their resolute support for Ukraine,” the release said on Friday. “The President commended Germany’s exemplary contributions to Ukraine’s self-defense, and Chancellor Scholz emphasized the significance of sustained US support.”

The two leaders also discussed plans for the upcoming NATO leaders summit in Washington.

On the Middle East, Biden and Scholz discussed efforts to prevent regional escalation in the Middle East due to the Gaza war and the need to protect civilians in Gaza, the release said.

The two leaders exchanged views on setting the conditions for a “durable peace” for Israelis and Palestinians, which includes the establishment of a Palestinian state with Israel’s security guaranteed.