By Baris Seckin

ROME (AA) - Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden on his election win during a telephone call Friday.

The two men discussed the traditional deep friendship and alliance between their countries, according to a statement from the prime ministry.

“A strong will for cooperation has been affirmed to address the key global challenges where Italy and the US share the same priorities,” it added.

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