WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden on Sunday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron about his desire to strengthen bilateral ties, the White House said when Biden made the traditional ally one of the first countries to his first days of ministry were contacted.
The White House statement also said Biden emphasized his commitment to strengthening trans-Atlantic relations through NATO and the US partnership with the European Union.
The two leaders also agreed on the need for close coordination, including by multilateral organizations, to tackle common challenges such as climate change, COVID-19 and the global economic recovery, the statement said.
They also agreed to work together on shared foreign policy priorities, including China, the Middle East, Russia and the Sahel region in West Africa.
Reporting by Patricia Zengerle in Washington; Edited by Peter Cooney and Matthew Lewis