Morrison calls Biden to congratulate him on election victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has contacted Joe Biden to congratulate him on winning the United States presidential election.

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Nov 12, 2020, updated May 22, 2025
President Joe Biden (Photo: AP PHOTO)
President Joe Biden (Photo: AP PHOTO)

Morrison called the president-elect from Canberra on Thursday morning.

“There are no greater friends and no greater allies than Australia and the US,” he said after the telephone conversation.

“I look forward to strengthening even further our deep and enduring alliance, and to working with him closely as we face the world’s many challenges together.

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