Biden is in contact with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea

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The office of US President elected Joe Biden said on Thursday, that it had phone calls with the leaders of Australia , Japan and South Korea during which they congratulated him on winning the elections. The office informed that all parties confirmed their determination to strengthen bilateral relations and to address global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change. Biden after defeating President Donald Trump last week is focusing on laying the foundations of his administration as Trump, who refuses to acknowledge the loss, goes ahead with legal challenges in several states to try to change the outcome.