Biden congratulates Brazil's Lula on election victory

U.S.President Joe Biden attends a meeting with Defense Department leaders in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S. October 26, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his election victory during a call on Monday, the White House said in a statement.

Biden and Lula discussed their countries' strong relationship and committed to continue working as partners to address common challenges, the White House said.

Brazil's former President and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at an election night gathering on the day of the Brazilian presidential election run-off, in Sao Paulo, Brazil October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Carla Carniel

(Reporting by Chris Gallagher)