Joe Biden and Leo Varadkar exchange well wishes in phonecall

Mr Varadkar thanked Mr Biden, while paying tribute to the role the US president has played in US-Ireland relations, which he adds have 'never been better'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and US president Joe Biden during the St Patrick's Day Reception and Shamrock Ceremony in the the East Room of the White House earlier this month. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

US president Joe Biden has wished outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar well as he steps down, during a call between the two leaders earlier today.

In a White House readout, Mr Biden spoke with Mr Varadkar to “recognise his seven years of service as Taoiseach and Tánaiste”.