The White House has issued a statement after US President Joe Biden called Anthony Albanese to congratulate him on his Australian election victory and underline the strength of their countries' alliance.
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"President Biden reaffirmed the United States' steadfast commitment to the US-Australia alliance and his intent to work closely with the new government to make it stronger still," the statement issued on Sunday said.
"President Biden expressed deep appreciation for the prime minister-designate's own early commitment to the alliance, reflected in his decision to travel almost immediately to Tokyo to attend the Quad summit."
Biden and Albanese will meet on Tuesday at the Quad summit in Tokyo, along with the leaders of Japan and India.
The White House praised Albanese for deciding to make the trip, saying the Quad is "a vital opportunity to exchange views and continue to drive practical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific."
Albanese issued a statement via Twitter on Sunday night.
"Good to speak with @POTUS today and reaffirm the long-standing alliance between our two countries. I look forward to continuing our conversation in Tokyo on Tuesday," he wrote.
Australian Associated Press
