Ireland Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visits Joe Biden at White House (7 images)

By UPI Staff

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Friday, ahead of St. Patrick's Day. Varadkar planned to urge stronger support for Ukraine and Gaza during the visit.

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on March 15, 2024. Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI

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Biden, who has Irish ancestors, wears a green tie for the meeting. Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI

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The Irish prime minister is expected to urge Biden to take a stronger stance on urging an Israeli cease-fire in Gaza in their meetings this weekend. Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI

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The leaders are also expected to discuss support for Ukraine and the United States' support of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement in Ireland. Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI

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