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Leaders of the European Union Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday praised the news that Democrat Joe Biden had been elected president of the United States and called for stronger transatlantic relations.
“We are taking note of the latest developments in the electoral process,” said Ch. Michel, representing the leaders of the EU member states.
“On that basis, the EU congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and President-elect Kamal Harris for reaching a sufficient number of voters,” he added.
Obama congratulates him on his “historic and assured” victory
Outgoing US President Barack Obama congratulated Joe Biden on his “historic and sure” victory in the country’s presidential elections and called on Americans to overcome divisions and “find common ground.”
“After all the votes are counted, President-elect Joe Biden and President-elect Vice President (Kamala) Harris will have scored a historic and assured victory,” said Donald Trump’s predecessor, Obama, in a statement.
However, Obama acknowledged that Biden, 77, “faces a series of exceptional challenges that no newly elected president has ever faced: a raging pandemic, an uneven economy and justice system, a threat to democracy and a climate threat.” .
“I know that it will work in the heart of the interests of all Americans, whether they have received your vote or not,” he said.
Mr. Biden was also congratulated Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
“I am committed to working with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect (Kamala) Harris, their administration and the United States Congress to address the world’s greatest challenges,” Trudeau said in a statement.
Greetings on Twitter wrote and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson“The United States is our most important ally and I look forward to working together on our common priorities, from climate change to trade to security.”
Germany welcomes a “new beginning” in transatlantic relations
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Saturday welcomed Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election, saying it would be a “new beginning” for transatlantic relations.
“I look forward to working with President Biden.” If we are to overcome the greatest crises of this era, our transatlantic friendship is irreplaceable, “said Steffen Seibert, a Merkel spokesman.
Merkel also congratulated Vice President-elect Kamal Harris.
“We want to focus on our cooperation [su naujuoju prezidentu] for a new beginning in transatlantic relations, a “new course,” Maas wrote on Twitter.
German Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz also hailed Biden’s victory as the beginning of a “new chapter.”
Congratulations to Biden from the leaders of France, Greece and Spain. French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on Twitter: “We have a lot to do to meet today’s challenges. Let’s work together. “
Lithuanian leaders congratulated
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis congratulated Joe Biden on his victory in the US presidential election on Saturday night and emphasized the role of the United States in ensuring the country’s national security.
“I congratulate Mr. Biden on winning the US presidential election. I look forward to continuing the strategic bilateral cooperation! Lithuania highly values the strong transatlantic relationship and the US leadership in NATO, the security guarantees of the Baltic States,” he wrote G. Nausėda on Twitter.
A few minutes later, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis also announced the greeting on Twitter. Appointed Mr. Biden president-elect.
“I would like to congratulate President-elect Biden and his team on the latest news. The United States is a friend of Lithuania, an important ally and partner, and I hope that together we will further strengthen this partnership,” wrote S. Skvernelis.
Lithuanian leaders congratulated just over an hour after the US media announced that Biden had secured an electoral victory.
Donald Trump, who has been re-elected, has so far refused to admit defeat.
The United States presidential election took place on Tuesday, but the vote count continues to this day.
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