International reactions have multiplied on X after the spectacular announcement by Joe Biden, until now a candidate for re-election as head of the United States, who announced this Sunday, July 21, that he was throwing in the towel, in the face of incessant criticism regarding his state of health. As a whole, the international community pays tribute to him.
This Sunday, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office announced that Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of a trip to the UNITED STATESwould speak on Tuesday with Joe Biden in Washington. But since then, the American president has made it known that he is no longer a candidate for re-election, and it is therefore a leader on the way out that the head of government will meet.
In the evening, however, it was the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, who was the quickest to react to the withdrawal of the democratic leader, addressing on the social network X his most sincere thanks to his American counterpart for ” his unwavering support for the Israeli people throughout his decades-long career “.
As the first American president to visit Israel during wartime […] and as a true ally of the Jewish people, he is a symbol of the unbreakable bond between our two peoples.
Mr. Herzog thus opened the way for a shower of global praise for the former Twitterthe most solemn of which may have come from the Biden family’s home country. On behalf of the people and the Government of Ireland. As Prime Minister, I would like to thank you, Mr President, for your global leadership and friendship. ” said Simon Harris.
” The world has changed since President Biden’s victory in 2020, considers the head of government, and we have faced extraordinary challenges, from a global pandemic to the return of war to the European continent with Russia’s horrific full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which deliberately targeted and killed innocent civilians. »
President Biden has been the voice of reason, effective multilateralism, and shared solutions.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked his American counterpart Joe Biden for the ” courageous measures ” he took to support Ukraine, welcoming its decision ” difficult ” but ” strong “not to represent himself.” The current situation in Ukraine and across Europe is no less difficult, and we sincerely hope that America’s continued strong leadership will prevent Russia’s evil from succeeding or that its aggression will ultimately pay off. ” wrote the Ukrainian president on the social network X.
The Polish guy Donald Tusk also greets Mr. Biden. You have taken, he said on X, many difficult decisions through which the PolandAmerica and the world are safer and democracy is stronger. I know you were motivated by the same motivations when you announced your final decision. Probably the most difficult of your life. »
” I respect President Biden’s decision “, writes the new head of the British government, Keir Starmerstill on the same channel. I know that, as he has done throughout his remarkable career, he will have made his decision based on what he believes is best for the American people. “, the Labour leader continued.
Respect, the key word also comes back under the pen of the German Federal Chancellor. My friend Joe Biden has accomplished a lot: for his country, for Europe, for the world. ” writes Olaf Scholz on his own X page, the social democrat adding, regarding the American president, that ” his decision not to run again deserves respect “.
Thanks to him, transatlantic cooperation is close,NATO is strong and the United States is a good and reliable partner for us. His decision not to run again deserves to be commended.
Respect again, at the Norwegian Jonas Gahr Store. Joe Biden has been one of the most important politicians in the United States for several decades. ” he points out. ” It is a responsible and difficult step on a personal level, but it is all the more precious. “, adds his Czech counterpart, Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
Another president of the government, the Spaniard Pedro Sanchez, also shares his ” admiration “, and even of his ” acknowledgement “, towards Mr. Biden. The socialist leader speaks of a ” courageous and dignified decision ” on his part. ” A great gesture from a great president who always fought for democracy and freedom ” he considers.
Thanks to his determination and leadership, the United States has overcome the economic crisis following the pandemic and the serious assault on the Capitol and has been exemplary in its support for Ukraine in the face of Putin’s Russian aggression.
While waiting for a possible reaction from his boss, the Russian president’s spokesman made his own comment on Sunday evening. The elections are in four months. It is a long period during which many things can change. We must be attentive, follow what is going to happen ” says Dmitry Peskov.
More heat in Canada, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not forget to greet Jill Biden: ” I have known President Biden for years. He is a great man, and everything he does is guided by his love of his country. As president, he is a partner to Canadians and a true friend. To President Biden and the First Lady: thank you. »
The last democratic leader to speak out in the world, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally mentions, to better praise him, the ” leadership ” from Joe Biden, but also his commitment ” in support of democratic values, international security, economic prosperity and climate action for current and future generations “.
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