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Scott Morrison and Joe Biden discuss COVID-19 and climate in first call – ABC News

The Prime Minister says he and the US President have agreed to work closely on dealing with the deadly pandemic and combatting climate change.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has had his first phone call with Joe Biden, a fortnight after the US President was inaugurated.
Key points:

  • The Biden-Morrison call is the second time the two leaders have talked since the US election
  • Mr Morrison said Mr Biden hadn’t asked Australia to set more ambitious climate targets
  • He again invited Mr Biden to Australia to celebrate the 70th anniversary of a defence alliance

Mr Morrison said it was a “warm and engaging”conversation, with the two leaders discussing…

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