Afrigather President Joe Biden participates in a bilateral assembly with Israeli President Isaac Herzog within the Oval Workplace of the White Home on July 18, 2023. File picture by Shawn Thew/EPA-EFE
July 21 (UPI) — World leaders reacted Sunday after U.S. President Joe Biden introduced he’s ending his marketing campaign for a second time period, praising his work for worldwide relations.
Among the many first to remark was a pacesetter of one among prime U.S. allies: Israel.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog described Biden as a “true ally of the Jewish individuals” in a publish on X on Sunday night time from Jerusalem.
He wrote: “I need to prolong my heartfelt because of @POTUS Joe Biden for his friendship and steadfast assist for the Israeli individuals over his decades-long profession. 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 individuals, he’s a logo of the unbreakable bond between our two peoples.I ship him, @FLOTUS Jill Biden, and all his household, my warmest needs from Jerusalem.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to come back to Washington this week for a joint session of Congress.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote on X: I sit up for us working collectively in the course of the the rest of his presidency. I do know that, as he has completed all through his exceptional profession, he may have made his determination primarily based on what he believes is finest for the American individuals.”
His predecessor Rishi Sunak wrote on X: he “noticed first-hand his love for America and dedication to service.”
Starmer met with Biden for the primary time throughout a gathering of NATO leaders in Washington, D.C., from July Sep 11.
On July 11, Biden carried out a solo information convention after the conferences. NATO, which was based 75 years in the past, contains 32 members throughout Europe and North America.
Western leaders there rallied round Biden, regardless of his age and skill to serve one other time period.
On Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on X: “I’ve identified President Biden for years. He is a fantastic man, and every little thing he does is guided by his love for his nation. As President, he’s a associate to Canadians – and a real buddy. To President Biden and the First Woman: thanks.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on X mentioned: “Joe Biden has achieved a fantastic deal: for his nation, for Europe, for the world. Due to him, transatlantic cooperation is shut, NATO is robust and the USA is an efficient and dependable associate for us. His determination to not run once more deserves respect.”
The prime minister of one other NATO member, Polish’s Donald Tusk wrote on X: “You’ve got taken many tough selections because of which Poland, America and the world are safer, and democracy stronger. I do know you have been pushed by the identical motivations when asserting your remaining determination. Most likely probably the most tough one in your life.
In the course of the summit, Biden mistakenly launched Ukrainian chief Volodymyr Zelensky as President Putin.
Zelensky has been searching for entry into NATO amid its battle with Russia.
“Many sturdy selections have been made lately and they are going to be remembered as daring steps taken by President Biden in response to difficult instances,” Zelensky mentioned on X. “We are going to at all times be glad about President Biden’s management.”
Former President Donald Trump mentioned he had a “excellent name” Friday with Zelensky.
Zelensky mentioned in an announcement on X. “I spoke with Donald Trump to congratulate him on the Republican nomination and condemn the stunning assassination try in Pennsylvania. I wanted him power and absolute security sooner or later.”
One other NATO ally, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Biden’s “management and ongoing service” in a publish on X.
“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,” he wrote.
Eire’s International Minister Micheal Martin on X described Biden as “an abiding buddy of Eire, offering invaluable assist for peace & prosperity on this island. His go to final 12 months will lengthy be remembered as a robust & joyous celebration of our relationship with the US. This has little doubt been the hardest of calls, however one completed, as ever, with dignity & class.”
Biden’s Secretary of State Antony Blinken posted on X that Biden “restored U.S. management all over the world and delivered historic accomplishments as President.”
Blinken added on X: “It has been – and stays -the honor of my life to work for @POTUS for the previous twenty-two years.”
