"We were provided with information on the steps necessary to eliminate the consequences of the humanitarian catastrophe that the Trump administration has systematically created on our southern border," Biden was quoted by TASS.

According to him, those arriving in the United States through the territory of Mexico should be treated "humanely and according to the rules."

He added that the US authorities must "safely and quickly" handle requests from asylum seekers in the country.

Earlier, Joe Biden, in a speech after receiving a briefing on national security, said about "strategic challenges" from Russia and China.