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Has Putin congratulated Joe Biden? Here are all world leaders who welcomed US president-elect, wished him best

Following Biden's victory, many world leaders tweeted congratulatory messages to the president-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris
PUBLISHED NOV 8, 2020
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)

As is tradition, leaders across the globe congratulate the winning of a major election in hopes of continuing, or forming, cordial and fruitful relations with a nation. Following Joe Biden's victory, numerous world leaders tweeted congratulatory messages to the president-elect and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris. Here are the global leaders that sent their best wishes to Biden and Harris.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he looks forward to working with Biden, Harris and the incoming administration. In a statement posted on the official website of the Canadian Prime Minister, Trudeau said, "Our shared geography, common interests, deep personal connections, and strong economic ties make us close friends, partners, and allies." The statement further read, "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."

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Getty Images)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel also congratulated Harris' historic win as the first woman to be the vice-president-elect and praised the relationship between Germany and the United States. She said in a statement, "Our transatlantic friendship is irreplaceable if we are to master the great challenges of our time." The full statement was shared on Twitter with the caption, "Chancellor #Merkel congratulates @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. #Election2020"

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Getty Images)

French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted, "The Americans have chosen their President. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We have a lot to do to overcome today's challenges. Let's work together!" while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Twitter, “Congratulations to @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris! #Ukraine is optimistic about the future of the strategic partnership with the # United States and have always collaborated on security, trade, investment, democracy, fight against corruption. Our friendship becomes only stronger!”



 



 



 

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also issued a statement on Biden's election saying, "I congratulate @JoeBiden on his election as the next U.S. President & @KamalaHarris as Vice President. I know Joe Biden as a strong supporter of our Alliance & look forward to working closely with him. A strong #NATO is good for both North America & Europe." Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, tweeted "Congratulations to President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris. My best wishes to the people of the United States and I look forward to working together to continue strengthening the friendship between our countries."



 



 

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter, "The US is our important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Twitter, said, "Congratulations @JoeBiden on your spectacular victory! As the VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable. I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights." Congratulating Harris, whose mother is of Indian descent, Modi wrote, "Heartiest congratulations @KamalaHarris! Your success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans. I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger with your support and leadership."

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi (Getty Images)

Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi tweeted "America Detrumped! The world also needs to be able to breathe. Trumpism must be carefully scrutinized & remedied to restore the human, moral & legal equilibrium within and beyond the US. Such phenomena do not emerge from a vacuum. Now is the time for holistic & bold therapeutics.”



 



 



 



 

However, not all tweets were positive. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, "The situation in the US & what they themselves say about their elections is a spectacle! This is an example of the ugly face of liberal democracy in the US. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is absolutely clear, the definite political, civil, & moral decline of the US regime."



 

There had been no statements from Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodağan or Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

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