(REUTERS): After Democrat nominee Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in US president elections 2020, global leaders congratulated the president-elect and wished him well for the tough job ahead.
The development came after he won the state of Pennsylvania which got him 20 more electoral votes, enabling him to cross the required 270 to hit 284 votes. Vote counts took longer than in most years because states were deluged with mail-in ballots cast in record numbers by people avoid polling stations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Following are reactions from world leaders.
Canadian Prime Minister
In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “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 — one that is unique on 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,” he added.
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
French President
In a Tweet, Emmanuel Macron said, “The Americans have chosen their President. Congratulations Joe Biden and Kamala Harris! We have a lot to do to overcome today’s challenges. Let’s work together.”
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
Irish Prime Minister
“I offer warmest congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as the 46th President of the United States. Ireland takes pride in Joe Biden’s election, just as we are proud of all the generations of Irish women and Irish men and their ancestors whose toil and genius have enriched the diversity that powers America,” Micheal Martin said.
I want to congratulate the new President Elect of the USA @JoeBiden Joe Biden has been a true friend of this nation throughout his life and I look forward to working with him in the years ahead. I also look forward to welcoming him back home when the circumstances allow! ???????? ????????
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) November 7, 2020
Pakistani federal ministers
Federal Minister Ali Zaidi in a tweet said. “From being elected as the youngest ever Senator in US to being elected as the oldest President of US. Congratulations to Joe Biden. It’s been a long hard journey for you. May God help you in delivering on your promises and to make this world a peaceful place.”
From being elected as the youngest ever Senator in US to being elected as the oldest President of US. Congratulations @JoeBiden
It’s been a long hard journey for you.
May God help you in delivering on your promises & to make this world a peaceful place #CongratulationsJoeBiden pic.twitter.com/EiowpXfxBJ— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) November 7, 2020
Federal planning minister Asad Umar said, “Congratulations to Joe Biden on becoming the president elect. We hope that he will use the immense power that comes with being the US president, for promoting peace and cooperation in the world in general and Afghanistan in particular. The world needs a healing touch.”
Congratulations to @JoeBiden on becoming the president elect. We hope that he will use the immense power that comes with being the US president, for promoting peace and cooperation in the world in general and Afghanistan in particular. The world needs a healing touch.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) November 7, 2020
