World Leaders Welcome Joe Biden's Election as US President

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Biden's election as US president sparked celebrations across the globe, with world leaders welcoming the prospect of enhanced cooperation on climate change, the coronavirus, and other issues following four years of President Donald Trump's rejection of international alliances. Western and Asian allies expressed hope for a fresh start, while China's social media users welcomed the change, with the Communist Party newspaper People's Daily responding to Trump's claim of victory with a tweet of sarcasm. The election outcome drew mixed reviews in Iraq, where Biden is remembered as a champion of the US invasion in 2003. However, Iraqi President Barham Salih described Biden as a friend and trusted partner.

Key Takeaways:

  • World leaders welcomed Joe Biden's election as US president, emphasizing the prospect of enhanced cooperation on climate change, the coronavirus, and other issues.
  • Western and Asian allies, including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, expressed hope for a fresh start following Trump's "American First" trade policies and withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.
  • Chinese social media users welcomed the change, with the Communist Party newspaper People's Daily responding to Trump's claim of victory with a tweet of sarcasm.
  • The election outcome drew mixed reviews in Iraq, where Biden is remembered as a champion of the US invasion in 2003.
  • Many world leaders, including those from Germany, Canada, Australia, and India, congratulated Biden and expressed hope for a "new beginning" in relations with the US.
  • Leaders from Latin America, including Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Guaido, also congratulated Biden, while Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called on Biden to "compensate for past mistakes" and return to the nuclear deal.
  • Prominent leaders who maintained warm relations with Trump's administration, including Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, remained silent.
  • Many officials and citizens, particularly in nations with turbulent politics, took Biden's win as improving the outlook for respect of democracy.

Statistics:

  • The US has no formal relations with Taiwan, but Trump raised the profile of informal contacts by sending Cabinet officials to the island (none explicitly stated in the original text).
  • The Irish President Barham Salih described Biden as a friend and trusted partner (no specific numbers provided).
  • The Iranian newspaper Resalat published images of Trump without a mask against the coronavirus and Biden with a mask, and said, "Maskless enemy left, masked enemy arrived" (none explicitly stated in the original text).
  • The article mentions 14 world leaders congratulating Biden, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi (14 explicitly mentioned in the original text).

Sources:

  • FRANCE 24 with AP (cited in the original text)
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