President Joe Biden congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron on his reelection.

During the phone conversation, he emphasized the close and enduring relationship between the United States and France, based on shared democratic values, economic ties and security cooperation.  Biden expressed his willingness to continue working closely with Macron on shared global priorities.

The Elysee Palace reported that the two leaders agreed to "rapidly" hold more in-depth discussions on global issues, including the war in Ukraine.