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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.
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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