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When news broke of Joe Biden’s triumph over Donald Trump in the US presidential election, good wishes came from other world leaders.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks alongside vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Source: Associated Press
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared that he was eager to work with the president-elect and his vice president, Kamala Harris, while highlighting the close ties between the two nations.
“Congratulations Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,” he wrote on Twitter.
“Our two countries are close friends, partners and allies. We share a relationship that is unique on the world stage. I really want to work together and build on that with the two of you.”
Labeling the United States as its “most important ally”, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated the couple and highlighted Harris’ “historic achievement” as the first woman to be elected vice president of the United States.
Johnson says he looks forward to future talks with the United States on key issues like climate change and trade, which are “shared priorities” for both leaders.
While Micheál Martin, the Prime Minister of Ireland, highlighted Biden’s Irish story by sharing his comments on social media.
“I want to congratulate the newly elected President of the United States, Joe Biden. Joe Biden has been a true friend of this nation his entire life and I look forward to working with him for years to come,” he shared on Twitter.
“I also look forward to welcoming you back home when circumstances allow!”
In a separate post, Martin also shared his best wishes for Harris, “acknowledging the enormous importance of his election to so many people.”
Former US presidents were also quick to share their congratulatory messages for the couple, with Barack Obama saying “I couldn’t be more proud.”
“I know that you will do the job with the best interests of all Americans in mind, whether or not you have your vote. So I encourage all Americans to give it a chance and lend their support,” he shared in a statement.
Bill Clinton also congratulated the couple on their “momentous victory,” while former first lady and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called it a “new page for America.”
“It is a ticket that makes history, a repudiation of Trump and a new page for the United States.”
