Donald Trump may not have accepted the result of the 2020 US Presidential Elections, but the rest of the world has. After Joe Biden‘s victory, World Leaders are lining up to congratulate America’s President-Elect. And they didn’t forget congratulating the Vice President-Elect, Kamala Harris either. So, here are some of the most prominent ones who did!
World Leaders line up to congratulate Joe Biden on historic election win
The neighbors – Canada and Mexico
Obviously, the first and most important ones from all the World Leaders to congratulate Joe Biden was their very neighbor from the North, Justin Trudeau. He congratulated Biden as well as Kamala Harris, tweeting:
Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.
Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 7, 2020
That said, Joe Biden is yet to receive compliments from the United States’ other neighbor, Mexico. According to The Guardian, this is because Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is waiting for courts to rule on Trump lawsuits in a bid to avoid any friction. That’s a wise step, considering what Trump thinks about Mexico.
New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern
Furthermore, the most loved World Leader, the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern, also gave her best wishes to Biden and Harris, saying:
With so many issues facing the international community, your message of unity is one we share. New Zealand looks forward to working with you both!
Congratulations President-elect @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris on your victory in the US Presidential election. With so many issues facing the international community, your message of unity is one we share. New Zealand looks forward to working with you both! https://t.co/VTGRM4mHEK
— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) November 7, 2020
UK’s Boris Johnson
Moreover, Boris Johnson from across the pond in the United Kingdom also congratulated Joe Biden on his historic win. He talked about how the US is the “most important ally” of the UK and are looking forward to working on Climate Change, trade, and security. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, also wished Biden and Harris on their victory, saying “It’s time to get back to building bridges, not walls.”
Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/xrpE99W4c4
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 7, 2020
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France’s Emmanuel Macron
Moreover, the French President Emmanuel Macron also congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, looking forward to working together to “overcome today’s challenges”:
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!
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 7, 2020
India’s Narendra Modi
Furthermore, the Prime Minister of the World’s Largest Democracy, Narendra Modi, also wished Joe Biden well on his “spectacular victory,” saying:
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.
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. pic.twitter.com/yAOCEcs9bN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
And of course, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also quick to wish their biggest ally’s President-Elect on Twitter. He not only tweeted a warm wish, commemorating the 40-year-long relationship he shares with Joe Biden, saying:
Joe, we’ve had a long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel. I look forward to working with both of you to further strengthen the special alliance between the U.S. and Israel.
Netanyahu also further shared a special video message in Hebrew.
Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Joe, we’ve had a long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel. I look forward to working with both of you to further strengthen the special alliance between the U.S. and Israel.
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) November 8, 2020
אני רוצה לפתוח בברכות לג׳ו ביידן ולקמלה האריס.
יש לי קשר אישי ארוך וחם עם ג׳ו ביידן, קרוב ל-40 שנה, ואני מכיר אותו כידיד גדול של מדינת ישראל.
אני בטוח שנמשיך לעבוד עם שניהם כדי להמשיך ולחזק את הברית המיוחדת בין ישראל לארה"ב. pic.twitter.com/OdfDn33mSd
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) November 8, 2020
Pakistan’s Imran Khan
Finally, the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan PTI also congratulated Joe Biden:
Congratulations @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris. Look forward to President Elect Biden's Global Summit on Democracy & working with him to end illegal tax havens & stealth of nation's wealth by corrupt ldrs. We will also continue to work with US for peace in Afghanistan & in the region
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 7, 2020
So, these were the most prominent world leaders who are looking forward to working with a Joe Biden administration. And it’s going to be a breath of fresh air for the world, especially after Donald Trump’s Presidency that really shook the world. Therefore, we might see diplomacy and statecraft become relevant again in world politics.
