Democratic US President Joe Biden called on Wednesday to congratulate Donald Trump on his presidential election victory and invited him to meet at the White House.
The White House, in a statement after Trump beat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidency, said Biden also committed "to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together." Biden has also spoken with Harris, it added.
The current president is expected to address the nation on Thursday.