Olajide Meseko
World leaders, politicians and religious leaders congratulated the newly inaugurated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in a series of messages today.
Here’s what they said:
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga
Congratulations to President @JoeBiden and Vice President @KamalaHarris on your inauguration. Japan and the United States are allies tied firmly by bonds and shared universal values.
— 菅 義偉 (@sugawitter) January 20, 2021
Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera
Today @JoeBiden takes office as the 46th U.S. President. His Administration will have the mission of healing the soul of the country and strengthening civic friendship.
The commitment to democracy, freedom and human rights recognizes no borders.
I wish President Biden the best.
— Sebastian Piñera (@sebastianpinera) January 20, 2021
Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe
“All the best for the US and Joe Biden’s Government. US: Exemplary democracy and fundamental ally,” Uribe tweeted in Spanish.
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
He wished President-elect Joe Biden well ahead of his inauguration on Wednesday. During his daily briefing, Lopez Obrador also said the coronavirus pandemic, economic recovery and migration will be key areas of the bilateral relationship with the United States. “Those three themes are verry important: pandemic, economic recovery and migration,” he said. Lopez Obrador also said Biden should take steps to settle the immigration status of Mexicans working in the US.
Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan
I congratulate President @JoeBiden on his inauguration. Look forward to working with @POTUS in building a stronger Pak-US partnership through trade & economic engagement, countering climate change, improving public health, combating corruption & promoting peace in region & beyond
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 20, 2021
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In a series of tweets, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his “warmest congratulations” to Biden and Harris.
The India-US partnership is based on shared values. We have a substantial and multifaceted bilateral agenda, growing economic engagement and vibrant people to people linkages. Committed to working with President @JoeBiden to take the India-US partnership to even greater heights.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2021
Pope Francis
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ message to President Joe Biden following his inauguration, extending “cordial good wishes and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom and strength in the exercise of your high office.”
“Under your leadership, may the American people continue to draw strength from the lofty political, ethical and religious values that have inspired the nation since its founding. At a time when the grave crises facing our human family call for farsighted and united responses, I pray that your decisions will be guided by a concern for building a society marked by authentic justice and freedom, together with unfailing respect for the rights and dignity of every person, especially the poor, the vulnerable and those who have no voice,” it continues.
The message concludes: “I likewise ask God, the source of all wisdom and truth, to guide your efforts to foster understanding, reconciliation and peace within the United States and among the nations of the world in order to advance the universal common good. With these sentiments, I willingly invoke upon you and your family and the beloved American people an abundance of blessings.”