French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington D.C. this week for his first official state visit since 2019.

Macron kicked off his visit in DC Thu. with an arrival ceremony at the White House hosted by Pres. Biden.

Macron and Biden are set to hold bilateral talks through Thu., closing the day with a formal state dinner in the evening.

Macron is the first foreign leader to be hosted by Biden for an official state visit. (CNN)

What's on the agenda for Macron and Biden? •Trade •Russia–Ukraine war •Climate initiatives

Macron told reporters Thu. that Russia's invasion in Ukraine would be a major topic of discussion for the two.

Macron: "We want to build peace."

Macron also met with VP Kamala Harris Thu. for a State Department lunch reception.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also welcomed Macron Thu..

Biden and Macron also held a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House Thu..

Macron to Biden: "The fact that you're back on major international challenges...it is really a new deal."

What's next? Macron is set to close out his visit Fri. in New Orleans, Louisiana with a meeting with Gov. John Bel Edwards.