Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday drew the congratulations of many leaders around the world.
When Biden took the oath, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated him and Vice President Kamala Harris on the “historic” inauguration.
JOE BIDEN PRESIDENT AS 46TH PRESIDENT, SAYS “DEMOCRACY PREVALED” IN THE INAUGURATION ADDRESS
Johnson called America’s leadership “vital” for important issues like the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, and said he hoped to work with the president.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also congratulated the new administration.
“Canada and the United States enjoy one of the most exclusive relationships in the world, built on a shared commitment to democratic values, common interests and strong economic and security ties,” Trudeau said in a statement. “Our two countries are more than neighbors – we are close friends, partners and allies.”
Trudeau said he hoped to work with Biden and Harris while the two governments “strive to make our countries more secure, prosperous and resilient”.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, posted a video message on Twitter applauding Biden and Harris for the historic inauguration.
Netanyahu noted that he and Biden “have a warm personal friendship that goes back many decades.”
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called Biden’s inauguration “the beginning of a new chapter for the Transatlantic Alliance”.
“The link between North America and Europe is the foundation of our security, and a strong NATO is good for both North America and Europe,” said Stoltenberg in a statement.
Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas tweeted that “rituals like today’s inauguration show that democratic institutions in the #USA work – despite the difficulties of the past few days and despite the polarization of American society. “
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte sent his best wishes to Biden and Harris, calling it “a great day for democracy” that goes beyond America’s borders.
“Italy is ready to face the challenges of our common international agenda together with the United States,” he said.
In congratulations, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan called the two countries “allies firmly linked by shared universal values and bonds”, and hoped to work together “to achieve a Free and Open Indo-Pacific”.
Shortly after the inauguration ceremony, Biden made his first tweet as president, saying “there is no time to waste” and went to the Oval Office to start work immediately.
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