White House says France is Washington's 'oldest ally,' stresses commitment to bolstering transatlantic ties

US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron spoke over the phone, the Elysee Palace said on Sunday.

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During their first conversation after Biden's inauguration, the two leaders discussed "their willingness to act together for peace in the Near and Middle East, in particular on the Iranian nuclear issue," the French presidency said.

The statement added that the two were on the same page in regards to fighting climate change and COVID-19 coronavirus. Read more at i24