US President Joe Biden slurred through a speech as he met with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Sunday, ahead of the St Patrick’s Day Celebration at the White House.

During his speech, the US president and Irish prime minister spoke about the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Biden revealed to Varadkar, “A whole lot more has to be done in Gaza," during a conversation between the pair.

The US president also praised the power-sharing in Northern Ireland as a “positive step forward”.

“I was glad to see the Northern Ireland Executive back up and running and from my perspective, it's a positive step forward,” said Biden.