Global leaders respond to Joe Biden's election win
Democrat Joe Biden captured the US presidency on Saturday as voters narrowly rebuffed Republican incumbent Donald Trump's tumultuous leadership and embraced Biden's promise to fight the coronavirus pandemic and fix the economy in a divided nation.
Following are reactions from world leaders: (statements or tweets unless otherwise stated)
CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on the election as the next President and Vice President of the United States of America. Canada and america enjoy a fantastic relationship - one which is exclusive on the world stage."
"I look forward to dealing with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, their administration, and america 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 master the fantastic challenges of our time."
GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER HEIKO MAAS
"We look forward to working with another US administration. You want to spend money on our cooperation, for a transatlantic restart and a fresh Deal."
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON
"Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as President of america also to Kamala Harris on her behalf historic achievement.
"The US is our most significant ally and I anticipate working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security."
JAPAN PRIME MINISTER YOSHIHIDE SUGA
"Warm congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. I anticipate working with you to further fortify the Japan-US Alliance and ensure peace, freedom and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond."
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON
"The Americans have chosen their President. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We have too much to do to overcome today's challenges. Let's interact!"
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI
"Congratulations @JoeBiden on your own spectacular victory! As the VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable. I anticipate working closely together once more to take India-US relations to greater heights."
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI, ON KAMALA HARRIS
"Heartiest congratulations @KamalaHarris! Your success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not simply for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans. I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger together with your support and leadership." (Chittis is the Tamil word for "aunts" that Harris used in her speech while accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for vice president.)
PAKISTANI PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN
"Congratulations @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris. Anticipate President Elect Biden's Global Summit on Democracy & dealing with him to end against the law tax havens & stealth of nation's wealth by corrupt ldrs. We may also continue to use US for peace in Afghanistan & in the region."
EU COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN
"I warmly congratulate Mr Joe Biden on his victory in the US presidential election and appearance forward to meeting him at the initial possible opportunity.
"EUROPE and the United States are friends and allies, our citizens share the deepest of links...As the world continues to improve and new challenges and opportunities appear, 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 america. I understand Mr. Biden as a solid supporter of NATO and the transatlantic relationship."
"US leadership is really as important as ever within an unpredictable world, and I look forward to working very closely with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and the new administration to further strengthen the bond between North America and Europe."
IRISH PRIME MINISTER MICHEAL MARTIN
"I offer warmest congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as the 46th President of america. Ireland takes pride in Joe Biden's election, just as we are pleased with all of the generations of Irish women and Irish men and their ancestors whose toil and genius have enriched the diversity that powers America."
IRAQ PRIME MINISTER MUSTAFA AL-KADHIMI
"I look forward to working with you on strengthening the strategic ties that bind Iraq and america, building on common values between our nations to overcome challenges together."
POLISH PRESIDENT ANDRZEJ DUDA
"Congratulations to @JoeBiden for a successful presidential campaign. As we await the nomination by the Electoral College, Poland is set to upkeep high-level and high-quality PL-US strategic partnership for a straight stronger alliance."
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY
"Congratulations to @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris! Ukraine is optimistic about the continuing future of the strategic partnership with the United States. Ukraine and america have always collaborated on security, trade, investment, democracy, fight against corruption. Our friendship becomes only stronger!"
DUTCH PRIME MINISTER MARK RUTTE
"With respect to the Dutch cabinet I'd like to congratulate @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris with their election victory after a close race. I am looking forward to continue the strong bond between our countries, and desire to consult with him about these matters soon."
NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER ERNA SOLBERG
"With respect to the Norwegian government, I congratulate Joe Biden on his election victory. The United States is Norway's most significant ally and we work closely together in lots of areas.
"The world needs American leadership to fix the major global challenges. We anticipate cooperating with the Biden administration at the US Security Council, and in efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic and climate change."
PETER BEYER, GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S TRANS-ATLANTIC COORDINATOR, TOLD REUTERS
"We will have a US President who is considering Europe and doesn't want to set us against one another."
SPANISH PRIME MINISTER PEDRO SANCHEZ
"The American persons have chosen the 46th President of america. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. We wish you all the best and all the best. We are pumped up about cooperating with you to tackle the challenges before us," he said.
SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER ARANCHA GONZALEZ LAYA
"Record citizen participation, strong institutions and a President-elect @JoeBiden with a first woman to ever contain the position of Vice-President @KamalaHarris. Looking forward to working together"
GREEK PRIME MINISTER KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS
"Congratulations to US President-Elect @JoeBiden. Joe Biden is a true friend of Greece and I believe that under his presidency the partnership between our countries will grow even stronger."
ARGENTINE PRESIDENT ALBERTO FERNANDEZ
“I congratulate the American persons on the record turnout at the elections, a clear expression of popular will. I salute @JoeBiden, another President of the United States, and @KamalaHarris, who'll be the first female vice president of this country.”
CHILE PRESIDENT SEBASTIAN PINERA
"Congratulations, @JoeBiden, President-elect of america, and Vice President @KamalaHarris, upon this victory. Chile and USA share many values, such as freedom, the defence of human rights, and challenges just like the commitment for peace & the protection of the surroundings."
PERU PRESIDENT MARTIN VIZCARRA
"We salute the massive turnout of the American persons at the polls and congratulate @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on their recent election. We will continue to work to strengthen democracy, multilateralism, international cooperation and preserve the environment."
PARAGUAY PRESIDENT MARIO ABDO
"We extend our congratulations to the President-elect of america @JoeBiden. We wish him every success and reaffirm our commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations predicated on our shared democratic principles and values."
PHILLIPINES PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESMAN HARRY ROQUE
"With respect to the Filipino nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to increase his warm congratulations to former Vice President Joseph 'Joe' Biden on his election as the new President of america of America."
