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U.Ok. Prime Minister Keir Starmer mentioned: “I respect President Biden’s choice and I look ahead to us working collectively throughout the the rest of his presidency.
“I do know that, as he has completed all through his exceptional profession, President Biden may have made his choice primarily based on what he believes is in one of the best pursuits of the American folks,” Starmer wrote.
In an announcement on social media addressed on to President Biden, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk mentioned Mr. Biden’s “many troublesome selections” had helped hold Poland, America and the world protected and democracy stronger.
“I do know you have been pushed by the identical motivations when saying your ultimate choice. Probably essentially the most troublesome one in your life,” Tusk wrote.
The issue of the president’s choice was additionally highlighted by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala. “It is undoubtedly the choice of a statesman who has served his nation for many years. It is a accountable and personally troublesome step, however it’s all the extra precious,” Fiala wrote on social media. “I’m preserving my fingers crossed for the USA {that a} good president emerges from the democratic competitors of two robust and equal candidates.”
Ireland’s deputy premier Michael Martin mentioned he heard of Mr. Biden’s choice “with each unhappiness and admiration.” Biden, whose household has roots within the nation, was warmly welcomed when he visited Ireland final 12 months.
“This has little question been the hardest of calls, however one completed, as ever, with dignity & class. I do know that the folks of Ireland will want President Biden the perfect,” Martin wrote Sunday on social media.
Ireland’s prime minister, Taoiseach Simon Harris, additionally thanked Mr. Biden in an announcement shared on social media, crediting the U.S. president as “a voice for cause, efficient multilateralism and shared options.”
He pointed to Mr. Biden’s management on the Russia-Ukraine struggle and mentioned he had spoken with the president about plans for a ceasefire within the Israel-Hamas battle, calling him “an unwavering voice and passionate employee for peace on the island of Ireland.”
During his 2023 go to, Biden “relayed the phrases of his dad and mom that ‘everyone seems to be entitled to be handled with dignity and respect.’ Anyone who is aware of or has watched Joe Biden is aware of that these are greater than phrases to him however the way in which he has all the time performed himself in private and non-private life,” Ireland’s prime minister mentioned.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Mr. Biden “for his friendship and steadfast help for the Israeli folks over his a long time lengthy profession,” in an announcement on social media. Biden has confronted stress from inside his party over the Israel-Hamas battle.
“As the primary US President to go to Israel in wartime, as a recipient of the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, and as a real ally of the Jewish folks, he’s an emblem of the unbreakable bond between our two peoples,” Herzog mentioned.
And Ukraine’s chief Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned his nation is “grateful to President Biden for his unwavering help for Ukraine’s battle for freedom, which, together with robust bipartisan help within the United States, has been and continues to be essential. Many robust selections have been made lately and they are going to be remembered as daring steps taken by President Biden in response to difficult occasions. And we respect at the moment’s robust however robust choice.”
Some politicians, resembling Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Union Commission, invoked points dealing with the worldwide neighborhood. Von der Leyen mentioned in a statement on social media about his withdrawal, “The EU and US are companions, mates and allies. We face frequent challenges collectively — in Europe, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific.”
“He supported our nation throughout essentially the most dramatic second in historical past, assisted us in stopping Putin from occupying our nation, and has continued to help us all through this horrible struggle,” Zelenskyy mentioned. “The present scenario in Ukraine and all of Europe isn’t any much less difficult, and we sincerely hope that America’s continued robust management will forestall Russian evil from succeeding or making its aggression repay.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned Russia’s navy aims in Ukraine have been extra essential than the U.S. presidential race.
“For us, reaching the objectives of the particular navy operation is a precedence, fairly than the end result of the U.S. elections,” Peskov mentioned. Under Mr. Biden, the U.S. has despatched provides and weapons to Ukraine to help in its protection towards Russia’s invasion, whilst Republican lawmakers have sought to dam proposed help.
Dmitry Medvedev, former president of Russia and deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, wrote on Telegram that he wished Mr. Biden good well being, including that Russia’s navy objectives can be achieved.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on social media, “I’ve recognized President Biden for years. He’s an incredible man, and every part he does is guided by his love for his nation. As President, he’s a accomplice to Canadians — and a real pal. To President Biden and the First Lady: thanks.”
In a statement, Australian Prime Minister Albanese counseled Mr. Biden’s service, noting “The Australia-US Alliance has by no means been stronger with our shared dedication to democratic values, worldwide safety, financial prosperity and local weather motion for this and future generations.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz additionally spoke of the U.S.’ worldwide cooperation, saying because of Mr. Biden, “transatlantic cooperation is shut, NATO is powerful and the USA is an efficient and dependable accomplice for us. His choice to not run once more deserves respect.”
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wrote, “President Biden has devoted his life to public service, and that’s one thing that deserves a lot respect. I thank the President for his management of the United States and his dedication to New Zealand. And I look ahead to working with him for the rest of his presidency.”
