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(Reuters) – Democrat Joe Biden took office on Saturday as voters narrowly rejected the tumultuous leadership of Republican President Donald Trump and accepted Biden’s promise to fight the coronavirus pandemic and fix the economy in a nation. divided.
Below are reactions from world leaders: (statements or tweets unless otherwise noted)
CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their election as the next President and Vice President of the United States of America. Canada and the United States enjoy an extraordinary relationship, unique in the world. Stage.”
“I look forward to working with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, their administration, and the United States Congress as we tackle the world’s greatest challenges together.”
GERMAN CHANCELLOR ANGELA MERKEL
“I look forward to future cooperation with President Biden. Our transatlantic friendship is irreplaceable if we are to overcome the great challenges of our time.”
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON
“Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States and to Kamala Harris on his historic achievement.
“The United States is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade to security.”
JAPAN’S PRIME MINISTER YOSHIHIDE SUGA
“Warm congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the Japan-United States Alliance and ensure peace, freedom and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.”
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON
“The Americans have elected their President. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We have a lot to do to overcome today’s challenges. Let’s work together!”
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI
“Congratulations @JoeBiden on your spectacular victory! As Vice President, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable. I look forward to working closely once again to take US-India relations to greater heights. “.
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI, IN KAMALA HARRIS
“Congratulations from the bottom of my heart @KamalaHarris! Your success is groundbreaking and a source of immense pride not only for your Chittis, but also for all Indian Americans. I am confident that the vibrant ties between India and the United States will continue to grow stronger. more with their support and leadership … “(Chittis is the Tamil word for” aunts “that Harris used in his speech when accepting the Democratic Party nomination for vice president).
PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN IMRAN KHAN
“Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. We look forward to President-Elect Biden’s Global Summit on Democracy and working with him to end illegal tax havens and the stealth of the nation’s wealth by corrupt leaders. We will also continue to work with the US. For peace in Afghanistan and in the region. ”
PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION URSULA VON DER LEYEN
“I warmly congratulate Mr. Joe Biden on his victory in the US presidential election and I look forward to meeting him as soon as possible.”
“The European Union and the United States are friends and allies, our citizens share the deepest bonds … As the world continues to change and new challenges and opportunities emerge, our renewed partnership will be of particular importance.”
NATO SECRETARY GENERAL JENS STOLTENBERG
“I warmly welcome the election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States. I know Mr. Biden as a strong supporter of NATO and the transatlantic relationship.”
“America’s leadership is as important as ever in an unpredictable world, and I look forward to working closely with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and the new administration to further strengthen the link between North America and Europe.” .
IRISH PRIME MINISTER MICHEAL MARTIN
“I offer my sincere congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as the 46th President of the United States. Ireland is proud of the election of Joe Biden, just as we are proud of all generations of Irish men and women and their ancestors. whose work and genius have enriched the diversity that drives America. “
PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL BENJAMIN NETANYAHU
“Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Joe, we have had a long and warm personal relationship for almost 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel. I look forward to working with you two to further strengthen the special alliance between the United States and Israel. “.
“Thank you @realDonaldTrump for the friendship you have shown the State of Israel and me personally, for recognizing Jerusalem and the Golan, for confronting Iran, for the historic peace accords and for taking the American-Israeli alliance to unprecedented heights “.
IRAQ PRIME MINISTER MUSTAFA AL-KADHIMI
“I look forward to working with you to strengthen the strategic ties that unite Iraq and the United States, building on common values among our nations to overcome challenges together.”
POLISH PRESIDENT ANDRZEJ DOUBT
“Congratulations to @JoeBiden on a successful presidential campaign. While we await the Electoral College nomination, Poland is determined to maintain the high-quality, high-level PL-US strategic partnership for an even stronger alliance.”
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY
“Congratulations to @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris! Ukraine is optimistic about the future of the strategic partnership with the United States. Ukraine and the United States have always collaborated on security, trade, investment, democracy, fight against corruption. Our friendship grows more strong! ”
DUTCH PRIME MINISTER MARK RUTTE
“On behalf of the Dutch cabinet, I would like to congratulate @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on their electoral victory after a close contest. I look forward to continuing the strong bond between our countries and I look forward to speaking with him on these matters soon.”
NORWAY’S PRIME MINISTER ERNA SOLBERG
“On behalf of the Norwegian government, I congratulate Joe Biden on his electoral victory. The United States is Norway’s most important ally and we work closely together in many areas.
“The world needs American leadership to solve major global challenges. We look forward to cooperating with the Biden administration in the United Nations Security Council and in efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.”
PETER BEYER, TRANSATLANTIC COORDINATOR OF THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT, TOLD REUTERS
“We will have a president of the United States who is interested in Europe and does not want to confront us.”
PRIME MINISTER OF SPAIN PEDRO SANCHEZ
“The American people have elected the 46th President of the United States. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. We wish you good luck and all the best. We look forward to cooperating with you to meet the challenges that lie ahead,” he said. .
GREEK PRIME MINISTER KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS
“Congratulations to the president-elect of the United States @JoeBiden. Joe Biden has been a true friend of Greece and I am sure that under his presidency the relationship between our countries will be further strengthened.”
ARGENTINE PRESIDENT ALBERTO FERNANDEZ
“I congratulate the American people for their record turnout in the elections, a clear expression of popular will. I salute @JoeBiden, the next president of the United States, and @KamalaHarris, who will be the first vice president of that country.”
PRESIDENT OF CHILE SEBASTIAN PINERA
“Congratulations @JoeBiden, President-elect of the United States, and Vice President @KamalaHarris, for this victory. Chile and the United States share many values, such as freedom, the defense of human rights, and challenges such as the commitment to peace and protection of the environment. “
PERU PRESIDENT MARTIN VIZCARRA
“We salute the massive turnout of the American people at the polls and congratulate @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on their recent election. We will work to strengthen democracy, multilateralism, international cooperation, and preserve the environment.”
PRESIDENT OF PARAGUAY MARIO ABDO
“We extend our congratulations to the president-elect of the United States @JoeBiden. We wish him every success and reaffirm our commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations based on our shared democratic principles and values.”
PHILIPPINES PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESMAN HARRY ROQUE
“On behalf of the Philippine nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to former Vice President Joseph ‘Joe’ Biden on his election as the new President of the United States of America.”
SOUTH KOREA PRESIDENT MOON JAE-IN
“Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our alliance is strong and the bond between our two countries is solid as a rock. I look forward to working with you for our shared values. I have high expectations of moving forward and opening the future development of our bilateral relations.” .
(Report from Reuters offices; compiled by Frances Kerry, Jonathan Oatis and Lincoln Feast.)
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