During the call this evening, the
Prime Minister welcomed
Mr Biden's decision to re-join the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the World Health Organisation. The pair also expressed their desire to build better and more environmental ties together. A Downing Street spokesperson said this evening: “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 for vaccines.
“They noted the significant challenges facing the world during the pandemic, but also the unparalleled opportunities to build back better and greener together.
"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 trade deal between our two countries, and the 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 together through the G7, G20 and COP26 this year.”
The conversation between the two will come as a welcome boost to the Prime Minister amid fears any trade deal with the US may now not be signed this year.
International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss had revealed her intent to agree a deal this year but those plans stalled following the change in administrations in Washington and the failure to agree a series of mini-agreements.
Mr Biden was also a part of the Barack Obama administration which was against Brexit and even the then President himself, claimed the UK would fall to the back of the queue over a trade deal.
The new President himself declared his desire for the UK to vote to remain in the EU.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and domestic issues in America, some have stated the President will look to resolve both issues before turning to a trade deal.
It is hoped the UN climate change summit this year and the G7 summit in Glasgow may provide opportunities for the two leaders to strengthen their relationship.
Despite these issues, Mr Johnson was the first European leader to receive a call from the President since his inauguration.
Neither German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, nor Emmanuel Macron have spoken with Mr Biden since last Wednesday's event.
Announcing the phone call on Twitter, 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.”
A trade deal with the US, remains a major political goal for the Prime Minister.
Not only is the US the UK's largest trading partner but remains an important ally.
On Friday, Mr Biden spoke to both Candian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and Mexican President, Andres Manual Lopez Obrador.