Macron became the first president in his country to win a second term in 20 years (Jean Kattouf/Getty)
World leaders rushed to congratulate the centrist French president Emmanuel Macron re-elected in French presidential electionsYesterday, Sunday.
On Sunday, European Union leaders congratulated Macron on his re-election as president of France, and European Council President Charles Michel said that Europe can “rely on France for an additional five years.”
Warm congratulations dear @EmmanuelMacron
In this turbulent period, we need a solid Europe and a France totally committed to a more sovereign and more strategic European Union.
We can count on the #France #5 years older. pic.twitter.com/JEPf6Pqght
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) April 24, 2022
“At this turbulent time, we need a solid Europe and a fully committed France for a more sovereign and strategic European Union,” Michel wrote on Twitter.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “I am satisfied that we can continue our excellent cooperation. Together, we will move forward with France and Europe.”
Cher @EmmanuelMacronmy congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic.
I look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation.
Together, we will move France and Europe forward.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 24, 2022
The US President congratulated Of the bygones His French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on his re-election, describing France as a “key partner in facing global challenges”.
“I look forward to our continuing close cooperation, including supporting Ukraine, defending democracy, and combating climate change,” Biden wrote on Twitter.
Congratulations to @EmmanuelMacron on his re-election. France is our oldest ally and a key partner in addressing global challenges. I look forward to our continued close cooperation — including on supporting Ukraine, defending democracy, and countering climate change.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 24, 2022
For his part, the US Secretary of State congratulated Mr Anthony BlinkenOn Sunday, Macron won re-election, saying that Washington expected to continue close cooperation with Paris.
“We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with France on global challenges, and strengthening our long and lasting alliance and friendship,” Blinken wrote on Twitter.
Congratulations to @EmmanuelMacron. We look forward to continuing close cooperation with France on global challenges, underpinning our long and enduring Alliance and friendship. https://t.co/sdy2qVN97N
– Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) April 24, 2022
The German chancellor Olaf Schultz He considered that those who voted for Macron sent “a strong signal in favor of Europe.”
“Congratulations,” he wrote on Twitter in French in French, “Congratulations, dear President Emmanuel Macron. Today your voters sent a strong signal in favor of Europe. I am glad we will continue our good cooperation!”
Félicitations, congratulations, dear President @EmmanuelMacron. Your constituents also sent a strong commitment to Europe today.
I am pleased that we will continue our good cooperation! pic.twitter.com/ZJQSc6OAz9— Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) April 24, 2022
The British Prime Minister congratulated Boris JohnsonMacron was re-elected as France’s president, expressing his “delight to continue working” with him, stressing that France is one of the United Kingdom’s “closest” allies.
And Johnson tweeted in French on Sunday: “I congratulate Emmanuel Macron on his re-election to the presidency of the French Republic. France is one of the closest and most important allies. I am pleased that we continue to work together on key issues for our two countries and for the world.”
Congratulation to @EmmanuelMacron for your re-election to the Presidency of the French Republic. France is one of our closest and most important allies. I am happy to continue to work together on key issues for our two countries and for the world.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 24, 2022
Congratulations to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky The French president called him a “true friend”.
“Congratulations to the president and true friend Emmanuel Macron on his election victory,” Zelensky wrote on his Twitter account.
“I hope that Emmanuel Macron will achieve new successes for the benefit of the French people. I appreciate France’s support and I am convinced: we are marching together to achieve new common victories! For a strong and united Europe,” he added.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi sent his “warm congratulations” to Macron and said his organization would continue to count on Macron’s support on the European and global stage “where humanitarian challenges and refugee crises become more serious and complex by the day.”
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he looked forward to “the continuation of the important partnership” with France “for a healthier, safer and more equitable world”.
“President Macron is one of the greatest centrist leaders in the world and a loyal friend of Israel. We will continue to work together and strengthen cooperation between our two countries,” Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid wrote on Twitter.
Arab countries welcomed Macron’s victory for a second presidential term, and the leaders, kings and leaders of Qatar, Egypt, the Emirates, the Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, Palestine and Iraq sent congratulations to him, according to official statements and telegrams.
here Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The Emir of the State of Qatar, Macron, on the occasion of his re-election, wished him “good luck and continued work together to achieve development and international peace.”
HH The Amir congratulates Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, on his re-election for a second presidential term. https://t.co/3tTQaFOsbT
— The Emiri Diwan (@AmiriDiwan) April 24, 2022
In turn, the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, sent a cable of congratulations to Macron, wishing him success “in leading France to further progress and the relations of the two countries to further development.”
His Majesty the Sultan #Haitham_bin_tariq The Great – may God preserve and protect him – sends a congratulatory cable to His Excellency President Emmanuel #macron – The President of the French Republic on the occasion of his re-election as President for a second term.#omani pic.twitter.com/Oi4WBo4q1O
— Oman News Agency (@OmanNewsAgency) April 24, 2022
The Palestinian President sent Mahmoud AbbasA cable of congratulations to Macron, stressing his keenness to “continue to work with him to further develop the relations of the two countries and strengthen peace efforts necessary for the region and for the world.”
Abbas said, “We are pleased to extend to your Excellency and the friendly French people the most heartfelt congratulations, on behalf of the state and people of Palestine and in my own name, on your re-election as President of the French Republic for a new term.”
The Iraqi President, Barham Salih, congratulated Macron, “the president of France, an important partner for Iraq,” wishing him “success and the French people progress and prosperity.”
congrats friend @EmmanuelMacron On the occasion of his re-election as President of France, the important partner of Iraq, wishing him success and the French people progress and prosperity. It is an occasion to emphasize the depth of the relations that unite the two friendly peoples, and we look forward to strengthening them to serve common interests and establish security and stability in the region.
— Barham Salih (@BarhamSalih) April 24, 2022
In a statement, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated Macron, wishing him “to continue leading his country to further progress in light of the close and growing historical relations between the two countries.”
According to the results of France’s presidencies, Macron will become the first president in his country to win a second term in 20 years. In the first round, Macron won about 28 percent of the vote, compared to 23.15 percent for the far-right candidate. Macron had outperformed Le Pen in 2017, with an overwhelming 66.10 percent of the vote, compared to 33.90 percent.
(AFP, Anatolia, Archyde.com)