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Biden Congratulates New British PM Sunak; Leaders Discuss Russia-Ukraine Conflict: White House

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday made a congratulatory phone call to new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the White House said.

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US President Joe Biden on Tuesday made a congratulatory phone call to new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the White House said.

바카라The leaders agreed on the importance of working together to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its aggression, address the challenges posed by China, and secure sustainable and affordable energy resources,바카라 the White House said in a readout of the call.

The two leaders also reaffirmed the special relationship between the US and the United Kingdom, underscoring their desire to further enhance cooperation on issues critical to global security and prosperity, it said.

바카라They discussed their shared commitment to protecting the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the need to maintain momentum toward reaching a negotiated agreement with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol,바카라 it added.

Soon after the phone call, Sunak said the US and the UK were the 바카라closest of allies바카라.

바카라I look forward to working together with바카라 the US President 바카라to enhance stability across the world and continue our leading role in support of the people of Ukraine,바카라 he tweeted. 

(Inputs from PTI)

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