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World leaders stated they have been seeking forward to working with Joe Biden, as the Democrat was sworn in as US president immediately after 4 turbulent years beneath Donald Trump.
European Union
Charles Michel, president of the European Council, tweeted congratulations to each Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, adding: “It’s time to bring back conviction & common sense and rejuvenate our EU-US relationship.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated: “Europe is ready for a fresh start.”
Iran
President Hassan Rouhani hailed the departure of “tyrant” Trump, Tehran possessing repeatedly named on Washington to lift sanctions imposed more than its nuclear drive.
“We expect (the Biden administration) to return to law and to commitments, and try in the next four years, if they can, to remove the stains of the past four years,” stated Rouhani.
Biden’s administration desires the United States back in the landmark Iran nuclear accord, from which Trump withdrew, offered Tehran returns to strict compliance.
Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Biden to “strengthen,” a extended-standing alliance involving the two nations.
“I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the US-Israel alliance, to continue expanding peace between Israel and the Arab world and to confront common challenges, chief among them the threat posed by Iran,” Netanyahu stated in a video.
NATO
“The bond between North America and Europe is the bedrock of our security, and a strong NATO is good for both North America and Europe,” stated NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg.
“NATO Allies need to stand together to address the security consequences of the rise of China, the threat of terrorism, including in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a more assertive Russia.”
The Vatican
Pope Francis urged Biden to market “reconciliation and peace” about the planet.
“At a time when the grave crises facing our human family call for far-sighted and united responses, I pray that your decisions will be guided by a concern for building a society marked by authentic justice and freedom,” the pope stated.
Russia
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Russia would seek “good relations with the United States”, whilst a foreign ministry statement stated they anticipated a “more constructive” method to upcoming arms manage talks.
The US and Russia are to talk about extending the landmark 2010 New Begin nuclear weapons accord shortly immediately after Biden’s swearing in. The final remaining nuclear pact involving the nations, it limits every single side to 1,500 nuclear warheads and is set to expire February 5.
Germany
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, Europe’s greatest economy, stated he was “greatly relieved” Biden was replacing Trump as US president, calling it a “good day for democracy”.
Germany looked forward “to knowing we again have the US at our side as an indispensable partner” in addressing “the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, security issues, arms control and disarmament, and many urgent conflicts around the world”.
France
French government spokesman Gabriel Attal stated Biden’s commitments to rejoin the World Health Organization, which leads the worldwide response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Paris climate treaty have been “extremely important” following Trump’s exit from them.
Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has faced criticism more than his close partnership with Trump, stated he was seeking forward to “working closely” with Biden.
“In our fight against Covid and across climate change, defence, security and in promoting and defending democracy, our goals are the same and our nations will work hand in hand to achieve them,” he stated.
Ireland
“Today a true friend of Ireland @JoeBiden became the 46th President of the USA,” Prime Minister Micheal Martin wrote on Twitter.
“It is a day of history and hope and I look forward to forging ever closer ties between our two great nations.”
Canada
“Our two countries are more than neighbours – we are close friends, partners, and allies,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated, pledging Canada’s cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, for climate action and for a sustainable financial recovery.
India
Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi tweeted: “My warmest congratulations to @JoeBiden on his assumption of office as President of the United States of America. I look forward to working with him to strengthen India-US strategic partnership.”
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