US President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign yesterday after his fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and his ability to defeat Donald Trump , points out Reuters.
The agency summarizes the reactions of world leaders and officials regarding the decision of US President Joe Biden to end his campaign for re-election in the November elections, BTA summarized.
„Joe Biden has achieved a lot: for his country, for Europe, for the world”, he wrote on the social network "X" German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
„Thanks to him, transatlantic cooperation is close, NATO is a strong alliance, and the US is a good and reliable partner for us. "His decision not to run again deserves respect," added the chancellor.
„I respect President Biden's decision and look forward to working together for the rest of his presidency,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.
„I know that, as throughout his remarkable career, President Biden made his decision based on
what he believes is in the best interest of the American people," he added.
„All my admiration and recognition for the brave and dignified decision of President Joe Biden. Thanks to his determination and leadership, the US overcame the post-pandemic economic crisis and the dangerous storm on the Capitol and was exemplary in its support of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. A great gesture from a great president who has always fought for democracy and freedom“, wrote in "X" Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
„On behalf of the people and government of Ireland /.../ I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your global leadership and your friendship now that you are announcing that you will not be running for the US presidential election in 2024”, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said in a statement.
„Joe Biden, in all the positions he has held, has always been an unwavering voice and a passionate advocate for the peace of
the island of Ireland and our country is greatly indebted to him for that“, he added.
„I respect President Joe Biden's decision not to run for re-election. He justified his decision by saying that he wanted to put the country before his own interests. This argument commands respect,'' Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gar Støre said in a statement to Reuters.
„Joe Biden has been one of the most prominent American politicians for several decades and a president who has carried out several important reforms. "I especially appreciate his leadership in NATO and I look forward to working with Biden as President of the United States until his term ends in January," he added.
„Mr. President Joe Biden, you have made difficult decisions many times that have made Poland, America and the world safer, and democracy and freedom stronger. I know you were guided by the same principles when announcing your latest decision. Perhaps the most difficult thing in your life“, he wrote in "Ex" Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
„This is undoubtedly the decision of a statesman who has served his country for decades. It is a responsible and personally difficult step, but that is why it is all the more valuable. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the USA that they will have a good president, elected after a democratic competition between two strong and equal candidates,“ wrote in "X" Czech Prime Minister Petar Fiala.
„I have known President Biden for years. He is a great man and everything he does is guided by his love for country. As president, he is a partner of Canadians and a true friend," wrote Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in "X", quoted by France Presse.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the “leadership” of Joe Biden and his commitment “to democratic values, international security, economic prosperity and climate action for present and future generations”.
„Great president, great man: Joe Biden chose the interests of his country. A driving force of progress in the United States, a zealous defender of democracy and world stability, tonight he ends his political work with courage and wisdom, wrote in "X" Yael Bron-Pivet, President of the National Assembly of France.
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog thanked his American counterpart “for his unwavering support for the Israeli people”.
„I would like to express my sincerest thanks to Joe Biden for his friendship and unfailing support for the Israeli people during his long career spanning several decades,” Herzog said in a post in "X".
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„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,”, he added.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant praised Joe Biden for his “unwavering support for Israel over the years”. “Your unwavering support, especially during the war, was invaluable,” he added, thanking him for his “leadership” and “friendship“.
„The election (in the US) is still four months away, and that is a long period of time in which many things can change. We must be patient and watch carefully what is happening. The priority for us is the special military operation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"This is their job, these are, so to speak, internal battles in the USA. Although the word battle is too lofty to use for the American election. This is mud, lies, fake news, mutual humiliation and endless attempts to hide the truth. Let them deal with it themselves, we will not interfere in their internal life, in their elections", said, in turn, the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, quoted by TASS.
The Speaker of the Russian State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, demanded that Biden "be held responsible for igniting the war in Ukraine, destroying the economies of European countries and imposing sanctions against Russia and other countries," DPA reported.< /p>
"Biden has created problems around the world and in his own country,", he noted.