প্রকাশ: 25/04/2022
World leaders rushed to congratulate France's centrist
President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and defeat of far-right leader
Marine Le Pen in elections Sunday.
Here are some of the main reactions:
European Union
"We can count on France for five more years,"
European Council President Charles Michel wrote on Twitter.
"I am delighted to be able to continue our excellent
cooperation," tweeted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
United States
"France is our oldest ally and a key partner in
addressing global challenges," US President Joe Biden tweeted.
"I look forward to our continued close cooperation --
including on supporting Ukraine, defending democracy, and countering climate
change."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also congratulated Macron.
"We look forward to continuing close cooperation with
France on global challenges, underpinning our long and enduring Alliance and
friendship," he wrote.
Germany
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said French voters "have sent a
strong vote of confidence in Europe today. I am happy that we will continue our
good
cooperation".
Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson called France "one of our
closest and most important allies".
Johnson, in a tweet, said he looked forward "to
continuing to work together on the issues which matter most to our two
countries and to the world".
Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has spoken with Macron
several times since Russia's invasion on February 24, congratulated his French
counterpart by phone.
On Twitter, Zelensky called Macron a "true friend of
Ukraine."
"I wish him further success for the sake of the
(French) people. I appreciate his support and I am convinced that we are moving
together towards new common victories," he wrote in both Ukrainian and
French.
Australia
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Macron's
victory was a "great expression of liberal democracy in action in
uncertain times".
"We wish you and France every success, in particular
your leadership in Europe and as an important partner to Australia in the
Indo-Pacific," he tweeted.
In November, Macron accused his Australian counterpart of
lying over a multibillion-dollar submarine contract that Canberra scrapped
without warning.
Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "looking
forward to continuing our work together on the issues that matter most to
people in Canada and France -- from defending democracy, to fighting climate
change, to creating good jobs
and economic growth for the middle class".
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his
"friend" on being re-elected.
"I look forward to continue working together to deepen
the India-France Strategic Partnership," Modi wrote.
Italy
Prime Minister Mario Draghi described Macron's victory as
"great news for all of Europe".
Spain
"The citizens have chosen a France committed to a free,
strong and fair EU. Democracy wins. Europe wins," tweeted socialist Prime
Minister Pedro Sanchez.
"Congratulations Emmanuel Macron."
Belgium
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said French voters had made
a "strong choice", opting for "certainty and Enlightenment
values".
UN bodies
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi sent his
"warm congratulations" and said his organisation would continue to
count on Macron's support on the European and world stage "as humanitarian
challenges and refugee crises become more serious and complex every day".
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus said he looked forward to "continuing the important
partnership" with France "for a healthier, safer, fairer world".
Ireland
Prime Minister Micheal Martin hailed Macron's
"principled and dynamic leadership" as "important not only for
France, but for Europe".
Switzerland
President Ignazio Cassis said he looked forward to
"continuing our good collaboration," stressing the close ties between
the two neighbouring countries.
Sweden
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson sent her "warmest
congratulations".
"Let's continue our close cooperation - bilaterally and
for a competitive, green and resilient European Union," she tweeted.
Norway
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said France had chosen
"liberal democracy over the far-right".
Gabon
President Ali Bongo Ondimba of former French colony Gabon
hailed Macron's "brilliant re-election".
"More than a shared past, our two countries have a
future to build," he said in online comments.
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