Mario Draghi on Joe Biden

Mario Draghi, in his capacity as former Prime Minister of Italy, maintained a very positive and close working relationship with U.S. President Joe Biden. Their interactions, particularly in the context of multilateral forums like the G7, consistently reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship and strong partnership between the United States and Italy. The White House readout following their June 2021 G7 meeting highlighted a pledge to deepen bilateral ties and cooperate on global challenges including China and Russia. This alignment was further evidenced in May 2022, when President Biden praised Draghi's seamless, close alliance in responding to Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Their collaboration extended to crucial international concerns, such as promoting global economic prosperity, increasing Europe's energy security, and combatting climate change, with both leaders committed to close cooperation. Furthermore, Draghi’s stance, often echoing a strong Atlanticist orientation in contrast to previous Italian government policies, aligned well with the Biden administration’s broader foreign policy goals. Upon receiving a statesman award in September 2022, Draghi received praise from President Biden, who commended the Italian leader as a powerful voice for tolerance and justice, underscoring their shared commitment to standing against autocratic regimes.