Boris Johnson tweets a photograph of his first call with Joe Biden

Boris Johnson has his first phone call with new President Joe Biden and says they will focus on ‘a green and sustainable recovery from COVID-19’ amid fears for Special Relationship

  • Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the US President Joe Biden this evening
  • Mr Biden spoke with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Friday
  • He called Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on the same day 

Boris Johnson said he will focus on ‘a green and sustainable recovery from Covid-19’ with the US after his first phone call with Joe Biden

The Prime Minister spoke to the newly inaugurated US President this evening, a day after Mr Biden called Canada and Mexico’s leaders. 

Mr Biden spoke with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Friday in his first call to a foreign leader.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador confirmed on Twitter that he and Biden had discussed topics ranging from Covid-19 to migration on the same day. 

Boris Johnson said he ‘looks forward to deepening the longstanding alliance’ with the US after his

The Prime Minister spoke to the newly inaugurated US President this evening, a day after Mr Biden called Canada and Mexico's leaders

The Prime Minister spoke to the newly inaugurated US President this evening, a day after Mr Biden called Canada and Mexico’s leaders

Writing on his Twitter account this evening, Mr Johnson said he looks forward to continuing the US and UK’s longstanding alliance after the phone call.

He also emphasised the UK and US’s shared goal of emphasising sustainable policies as the countries bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr Johnson said: ‘Great to speak to President Joe Biden this evening. 

‘I look forward to deepening the longstanding alliance between our two countries as we drive a green and sustainable recovery from Covid-19.’

Mr Johnson emphasised the UK and US's shared goal of emphasising sustainable policies as the countries bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic

Mr Johnson emphasised the UK and US’s shared goal of emphasising sustainable policies as the countries bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic

Downing Street said: ‘The Prime Minister spoke to Joe Biden, President of the United States this evening.

‘He congratulated the President on his inauguration and the two leaders looked forward to deepening the close alliance between our nations.

‘The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the President’s decision to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate change, as well as the World Health Organization and the COVAX programme to ensure equitable access to vaccines.

‘They noted the significant challenges facing the world during the pandemic but also the unparalleled opportunities to build back better and greener together.

Writing on his Twitter account this evening, Mr Johnson he looks forward to continuing the US and UK's longstanding alliance after the phone call

Writing on his Twitter account this evening, Mr Johnson he looks forward to continuing the US and UK’s longstanding alliance after the phone call

‘The Prime Minister praised President Biden’s early action on tackling climate change and commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050.

‘Building on the UK and US’ long history of cooperation in security and defence, the leaders re-committed to the NATO alliance and our shared values in promoting human rights and protecting democracy.

‘They also discussed the benefits of a potential free deal between our two countries, and our Prime Minister reiterated his intention to resolve existing trade issues as soon as possible.

‘The leaders looked forward to meeting in person as soon as the circumstances allow, and to working through the G7, G20 and COP26 this year.’