US, EU hold phone conversation

Newly elected US President Joe Biden had a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, Report informs.

During the phone talk, the sides discussed relations between the European Union and the United States. Biden was also invited to visit Brussels.

"Let's rebuild a strong EU-USA alliance. I spoke with President-elect Biden and invited him to a special meeting of 27 European countries in Brussels next year. Now is the time to join forces in the fight against COVID-19 and climate change," Charles Michel wrote on Twitter.

"I was pleased to speak with President-elect Biden. I congratulated him on his victory. It is a new beginning for the EU-US global partnership. Strong teamwork can shape a global agenda based on cooperation, multilateralism, solidarity, and shared values," said Ursula von der Leyen.