While vote counting is still underway in the controversial 2020 US presidential elections, political leaders from the developed World have been throwing their weight behind Biden and Harris, the current projected winner(s). A dozen of developed Nations and democracies have maintained neutrality while a few have sent out congratulatory messages. They include the UK, France, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Israel and South Korea.

1. With projections from mainstream media favoring Biden/Harris, the UK Prime Minister 'Boris Johnson' was among the first political leaders from the developed World who congratulated Biden/Harris.

"Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States and to Kamala Harris on her historic achievement," Johnson said in an official statement.

"The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security." He concluded.

2. French President Emmanuel Macron made a statement via Twitter but appeared to be taking a cautionary stand.

"The Americans have chosen their President. We have a lot to do to overcome today's challenges. Let's work together!" he said on Twitter.

3. "Congratulations Joe Biden and Kamala Harris," Canada's Trudeau also sent his congratulatory note via Twitter. "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." He concluded.

4. Australia's Scot Morrison also sent a message. "American leadership is indispensable to meeting these challenges and upholding the rules, norms and standards of our international community." the PM said on tweet.

5. The Irish Prime Minister was among the first leaders from the developed World who sent a congratulatory message. 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! He wrote on Twitter.

6. PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Bibi) also posted his congratulations on Twitter.

Netanyahu said he and Biden have had a "long & warm" personal relationship for almost 40 years and sees him as "a great friend of Israel" and looks forward to working together.

7. South Korean President Moon Jae-in tweeted that he looked forward to working with Biden and Harris.

"Our alliance is strong and the bond between our two countries is rock-solid," Moon said on Twitter.

Source:
https://newswatch24tv.com/2020/11/08/1st-world-leaders-who-have-congratulated-biden-harris/