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Messages of congratulations have flooded in from across the world and the UK Prime Minister said he looked forward to working closely with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the election was finally called in favour of the Democratic duo following a bitter battleBoris Johnson has congratulated on his US presidential election victory, saying that the he is looking forward "to working closely together on our shared priorities". After a lengthy count, - with joyous scenes breaking out across the US. Biden has pledged to be a "President for all Americans", while running mate Kamala Harris said it was a race "for the soul of America". In a statement, the Prime Minister wrote: "Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States and Kamala Harris on her historic acheivement." "The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security."German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a statement: "Congratulations! The American people have made their decision. "Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States of America. "I sincerely wish him the best of luck and every success and I would also like to congratulate Kamala Harris, the first female vice president-elect in the history of your country. "I look forward to working with President Biden. Our transatlantic friendship is indispensable if we are to deal with the major challenges of our time." Just over the US border, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their election as the next President and Vice President of the United States of America. Canada and the United States enjoy an extraordinary relationship - one thatis unique on the world stage." "I look forward to working with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, their administration, and the United States Congress as we tackle the world's greatest challenges together.'' Across the Atlantic, French President Emmanuel Macron also congratulated the duo: "The Americans have chosen their President. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We have a lot to do to overcome today's challenges. Let's work together!" Irish President Micheal Martin touched on Biden's Irish heritage, saying: "I offer warmest congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as the 46th President of the United States. Ireland takes pride in Joe Biden's election, just as we are proud of all the generations of Irish women and Irish men and their ancestors whose toil and genius have enriched the diversity that powers America." Meanwhile Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said: "On behalf of the Dutch cabinet I would like to congratulate @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris with their election victory after a close race. I am looking forward to continue the strong bond between our countries, and hope to speak with him about these matters soon." New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated Joe Biden on his election victory, adding her country will work "side-by-side" with the US. "The relationship between our two countries is strong, and I look forward to developing even closer relations with the incoming Biden administration," she said in a statement. "The campaign by the president-elect has also shown the shared interests we have in addressing global challenges like Covid-19 and climate change. "There are many challenges in front of the international community right now, the message of unity from Joe Biden positions us well to take those challenges on." Ms Ardern also acknowledged outgoing president Donald Trump, tweeting: "New Zealand has enjoyed positive and co-operative relations with the United States over the period of the Trump administration, especially in the Indo-Pacific and Pacific Island regions." leader Sir Keir congratulated Biden, praising his campaign for "decency, integrity, compassion and strength", and predicted the win would see the US play a more central role on the world stage once again. "Their victory is one for hope and unity over dishonesty and division," he said in a statement. "Millions of Americans of all backgrounds and ages have come together to vote for a better, more optimistic future." He added that under Mr Biden's leadership, the US would be a "nation that will work with Britain and other allies to defeat this pandemic and fight climate change". But foul-tempered incumbent - who was playing golf when it happened - has refused to accept defeat, . Messages of congratulations for Biden and Harris have flooded in from across the world. Barack Obama said he "could not be prouder" to congratulate Biden and Harris, saying they will have won "a historic and decisive victory" once all votes are counted. "We're fortunate that Joe's got what it takes to be President and already carries himself that way," he said. "Because when he walks into the White House in January, he'll face a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming President ever has - a raging pandemic, an unequal economy and justice system, a democracy at risk, and a climate in peril. "I know he'll do the job with the best interests of every American at heart, whether or not he had their vote."Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton tweeted: "It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America. "Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together." In the end, Biden's route to victory was by flipping back the 'rust belt' industrial states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, which Trump won by slim margins in 2016. It means his running mate, Kamala Harris, will be both the first woman and person of colour to be elected Vice President. The race was called following the release of 3,000 counted votes from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shortly after 4pm UK time, which pushed Biden's lead in the state above 30,000 votes.Video UnavailableBiden said in a statement: "I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect (Kamala) Harris. "In the face of unprecedented obstacles, a record number of Americans voted. "With the campaign over, it's time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation. It's time for America to unite. And to heal." Harris posted: After the race was called for the Democratic pair, she tweeted: "This election is about so much more than Joe Biden or me. "It's about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it."Follow MORE ON

Messages of congratulations have flooded in from across the world and the UK Prime Minister said he looked forward to working closely with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the election was finally called in favour of the Democratic duo following a bitter battleBoris Johnson has congratulated on his US presidential election victory, saying that the he is looking forward "to working closely together on our shared priorities". After a lengthy count, - with joyous scenes breaking out across the US. Biden has pledged to be a "President for all Americans", while running mate Kamala Harris said it...

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