Trudeau, Macron, other heads of state react to Biden-Harris win
After multiple news outlets called the 2020 presidential race for former Vice President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, a swarm of congratulations from leaders and politicians poured from all over the world.
On Nov. 7, Biden and Harris held victory as the 46th president and and 47th vice president of the United States when Biden was projected to win the state of Pennsylvania and Nevada, bringing him to 284 electoral votes.
From former US Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama to Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron, see who sent their best wishes to the new leaders.
Former US President Barack Obama
Congratulations to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris — our next President and Vice President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/febgqxUi1y
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2020
Former FLOTUS Michelle Obama
I’m beyond thrilled that my friend @JoeBiden and our first Black and Indian-American woman Vice President, @KamalaHarris, are headed to restore some dignity, competence, and heart at the White House. Our country sorely needs it. pic.twitter.com/yXqQ3tYRoa
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 7, 2020
Former US President Bill Clinton
America has spoken and democracy has won. Now we have a President-Elect and Vice President-Elect who will serve all of us and bring us all together. Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on your momentous victory!
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) November 7, 2020
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/xrpE99W4c4
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 7, 2020
Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel
Chancellor #Merkel congratulates @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. #Election2020 pic.twitter.com/A9Vwy1XYAR
— Steffen Seibert (@RegSprecher) November 7, 2020
London Mayor Sadiq Kahn
Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on your well-deserved win.
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) November 7, 2020
London looks forward to working with you — it's time to get back to building bridges, not walls. ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/oZoCDvtT9v
Israeli President Yair Lapid
Congratulations to my friend President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris.
— יאיר לפיד - Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) November 7, 2020
The relationship between our countries is based on deeply held values and critical shared interests which I know will be at the heart of your administration.
French President Emmanuel Macron
Les Américains ont désigné leur Président. Félicitations @JoeBiden et @KamalaHarris ! Nous avons beaucoup à faire pour relever les défis d’aujourd’hui. Agissons ensemble !
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 7, 2020
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020
Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad
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
— تميم بن حمد (@TamimBinHamad) November 7, 2020
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Congratulations to @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris! #Ukraine is optimistic about the future of the strategic partnership with the #UnitedStates. ?? and ?? have always collaborated on security, trade, investment, democracy, fight against corruption. Our friendship becomes only stronger!
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 7, 2020
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
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
Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Congratulations to US President-Elect @JoeBiden.
— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) November 7, 2020
Joe Biden has been a true friend of Greece and I’m certain that under his presidency the relationship between our countries will grow even stronger. ????
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven
My warmest congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Looking forward to strengthening excellent US-Swedish relations and to work jointly for multilateralism, democracy and global security. Together, we can lead a green transition creating jobs for the future.
— SwedishPM (@SwedishPM) November 7, 2020
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Congratulations to @joebiden and @kamalaharris - Australia wishes you every success in office. The Australia-US Alliance is deep and enduring, and built on shared values. I look forward to working with you closely as we face the world’s many challenges together.
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) November 7, 2020
Namibia President Hage Gottfried Geingob
President @hagegeingob congratulates President-elect, H.E @JoeBiden on his victory in the US Presidential elections. #Election2020 pic.twitter.com/n9tqgpK9SF
— Namibian Presidency (@NamPresidency) November 7, 2020
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Congratulations to President-Elect @JoeBiden on his election as the 46th President of the United States. I look forward to working with your administration on issues of mutual concern from global efforts to recover from COVID-19 to responding to the climate emergency.
— Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) November 7, 2020
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa
We congratulate President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President @KamalaHarris and the American people on your election. We look forward to working with you and deepening our bonds of friendship and cooperation. pic.twitter.com/aajOxmL8KI
— Cyril Ramaphosa ?? #StaySafe (@CyrilRamaphosa) November 7, 2020
Pakistan President Dr. Afif Alvi
President Dr. @ArifAlvi congratulated President Elect @JoeBiden and VP Elect @KamalaHarris.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) November 7, 2020
"Looking forward to an improving US role towards world peace specially in Afghanistan, as well as the entire region." President Dr. Alvi#Election2020 #USElectionResults2020 https://t.co/M5ieHKCeZf pic.twitter.com/tYUiS6BO4H
Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in
Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our alliance is strong and the bond between our two countries is rock-solid. I very much look forward to working with you for our shared values.
— 문재인 (@moonriver365) November 8, 2020
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