France: "In choosing you, it's the choice for change, the opening up and the optimism of the American people. While the world is in turmoil and doubt, the American people, loyal to their values that have always been the American identity, forcefully expressed their faith in progress and the future" your election raises immense hope in France, in Europe, and beyond, throughout the world."
Germany: "My sincere congratulations on your historic victory in the presidential election ... Rest assured that my government appreciates hugely the meaning and value of the trans-Atlantic relationship for our common future"
India:"I have great pleasure in conveying my heartiest congratulations on your election as the president of the United States. Your extraordinary journey to the White House will inspire people not only in your country but also around the world"
Iraq:"The Iraqi government has a true desire to work and cooperate with the elected president for the best interest of the two countries to spread security and ensure Iraq's full sovereignty in a way that this will guarantee the interest of Iraqi people."
Britain: "I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to Barack Obama on winning the presidency of the United States ... Barack Obama ran an inspirational campaign, energizing politics with his progressive values and his vision for the future."
Kenya: "The significance of this victory will resonate with hundreds of millions of people around the world. It is indeed time for global renewal ... There can be no doubt that America is indeed 'a nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."
Isreal: "Once again, America has proven that it is, indeed, the greatest democracy and constitutes an example for all other democracies in the world. President-elect Obama has proven his leadership and his talents to the entire world ... It was an American election and a worldwide choice ... In a way, it is an end of racism. There is no longer any way that any white man can claim superiority, nor any black person feel discrimination. We are the same people, and this election is a great statement to that effect ... When President (elect) Obama was here, he asked me what he can do for Israel. My answer was: Be a great president of the United States of America. If you will be a great president of the United States of America, you will have great promise for Israel as well, and for all of the region and for all of our neighbors. Nobody should look at whose side the president is on — he just has to be on the side of peace. And if he will be on the side of peace, peace will come closer and more possible
President Nelson Mandela: "Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place."
Archbishop Desmond Tutu:"It's an epoch-making event filling the whole world with hope that change is possible. It is just tremendous; it is saying to people of color that for them, the sky is the limit ... We have a new spring in our walk and our shoulders are straighter"
Spain: "Congratulates Obama for his extraordinary election victory .. opens the road of hope for the world in times of difficulty"
More Reactions -- read more
No comments:
Post a Comment