The leaders of the countries offered their condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who held the throne of Britain for seventy years, considering that she imprinted her country and the world and succeeded in attracting the love of the British and non-British people.
Here are the main reactions:
joe biden
US President Joe Biden considered the late queen “a statesman of unparalleled dignity and steadfastness,” adding that “she was more than a queen. She personified an era.” “It has made the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States special,” Biden said.
The US President personally signed the condolence book opened by the British Embassy in Washington in honor of the late Queen.
Vladimir Putin
“For decades, Elizabeth II has enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as power on the world stage,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a statement issued by the Kremlin.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his “pain” for the absence of Elizabeth II, who was the first British monarch not to rule the Indian Empire, which no longer exists following its partition in 1947 and the independence of India and Pakistan.
Modi wrote on Twitter that the late Queen “embodied inspiring leadership for her nation and people”.
Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his “sincere condolences to the British royal family, government and people” of the United Kingdom on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. “On behalf of the Chinese government and people, and in his own name, Xi Jinping expressed his sincere condolences,” state-run CCTV said, stressing that “her death is a great loss for the people.”
Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan
Arif Alvi, president of Pakistan, the second most populous country in the Commonwealth following India, described the late as a “big and benevolent leader”.
Seeing that her death leaves a huge void, he affirmed that “her memory will remain engraved with golden letters in the annals of world history.”
Pope Francis
Pope Francis expressed his “deep sadness” at the departure of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, considering that she was an example of “dedication to work”, noting the “unlimited service… devotion to duty, and a firm testimony to faith in Jesus Christ.” .
United nations
Representatives of member states to the United Nations General Assembly and the UN Security Council observed a minute of silence for Queen Elizabeth II. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres praised the late Queen of Britain’s “virtue, grace and devotion”, noting her “reassuring presence through decades of great change”.
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid
The Association’s President and Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid spoke of “a moment of deep sadness for the royal family, the British people and the international community”, pointing out that an official tribute to the late Queen will take place at a later date.
Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron praised “France’s friend and queen of hearts” who imprinted “her country and the century”.
Salman bin Abdulaziz
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a message of condolences to King Charles III on the death of Queen Elizabeth. “Her Majesty has been a model of leadership that will go down in history,” he said. He added, “We remember with appreciation the efforts of the deceased in strengthening the friendship and cooperation relations between our two friendly countries, as well as the high international status that she enjoyed.”
Spain
Spain’s King Felipe VI considered that Elizabeth “written the most remarkable chapters in the history of our world” in seven decades.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a tweet that Queen Elizabeth II was “a figure of world importance, witness and writer of British and European history”.
Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid considered that the late woman “leaves a legacy of leadership and service.”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, “Queen Elizabeth was a historical figure: she lived history, she made history, and following her death she left a wonderful and inspiring legacy.” He added, “Her death marks the end of a stage.”
King Philip of Belgium
Belgium’s King Philip and his wife, Queen Mathilde, said the late British queen was an “exceptional queen who deeply marked history” and demonstrated “dignity, courage and dedication throughout her reign”.
European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Queen Elizabeth II, who was a “model of continuity” throughout history, noting that “her calm and dedication have been a source of strength for many.”
European Council President Charles Michel described Queen Elizabeth II as “a resilient Elizabeth” who embodies “the importance of immutable values”.
Barack Obama
Former US President Barack Obama said that Queen Elizabeth was distinguished by “virtue, elegance, and an unwavering sense of duty”.
Donald Trump
Former US President Donald Trump, for his part, saluted the “exceptional legacy of peace and prosperity” left by the late Queen. “Its spirit of leadership and diplomacy has made it possible to establish and strengthen alliances with the United States and other countries of the world,” he added.
Germany
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier considered that Queen Elizabeth II was a symbol of “reconciliation” with Germany and contributed to the “healing of the wounds” of World War II.
“There are no words to honor, even in part, the great importance of this Queen, her sense of duty, her moral integrity, her fidelity and her dignity,” said former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
NATO
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed his “profound” sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, seeing her as an example of “leadership” and “a public commitment above all else.”
Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that Queen Elizabeth II has been an “enduring presence” in the lives of Canadians and “will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.”
Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro declared three days of mourning for Elizabeth II. “She was not just Queen of Britain, but Queen of all of us,” he wrote on Twitter, describing her as “an example of leadership and humility. Love for her country will forever inspire the world.”
Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Queen Elizabeth’s “unlimited integrity”, speaking of the “end of time” with her passing. He spoke of a “historic rule and a long life devoted to duty, family, faith and service.”
Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the death of Queen Elizabeth was an “irreparable loss”, expressing his “deep sadness” at the news.
Scotland
The Scottish Prime Minister, who supports her country’s independence from the rest of the United Kingdom, said the departure of Elizabeth II was a “sad moment for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world”.
Mario Draghi
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi described Elizabeth II as the “beloved” queen who represented the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with “balance and wisdom”.
Ireland
Irish President Michael D. Higgins, the Queen, described her as a “distinguished friend of Ireland”, adding that her “great influence was on the bonds of mutual understanding” between the two peoples.
New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern paid tribute to the “exceptional” Queen Elizabeth II, ordering flags at half-mast and an official mourning ceremony.
Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday expressed his “great loss” to the international community following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, expressing his “deep sadness”. “The passing of the Queen, who has led the United Kingdom through turbulent times in the world, is a great loss not only to the British people but to the international community as well,” he said. The Japanese leader added that Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne “for 70 years, the longest reign in history, and played a very important role for world peace and stability.” “You have greatly contributed to the strengthening of relations between Japan and the United Kingdom, including through a visit to Japan in 1975,” he added.
“The Japanese government extends its heartfelt condolences to the British monarchy and to the British government and people,” Kishida said.
