World leaders congratulate Macron on his re-election to a second term as President

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• Apr 25, 2022 | Pratiksha

Taking to Twitter, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared a photo with Macron and said, "I am happy that we will continue our good cooperation."

Digital Desk: Western leaders congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his victory in the French presidential election on Sunday (local time), which he won with 58.8 percent of the vote.

In a statement of congratulations, European Council President Charles Michel remarked, "We can count on France for five more years."

Taking to Twitter, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared a photo with Macron and said, "I am happy that we will continue our good cooperation."

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called France "one of our closest and most important allies".

"Congratulations to @EmmanuelMacron on your re-election as President of France. France is one of our closest and most important allies. I look forward to continuing to work together on the issues which matter most to our two countries and to the world," Johnson tweeted.

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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".

According to Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, the inhabitants of France have chosen a France dedicated to a "free, strong, and fair EU."

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said he was looking forward to continue the "important partnership" between France and WHO for a "healthier, safer, and fairer world."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Macron on his election victory in France.

Macron defeated far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election on Sunday (local time).

Macron spoke near the Eiffel Tower in Paris after winning the election and thanked his supporters who voted for him.

Macron has stated that he will be president for all French people, including supporters of his opponent, Marine Le Pen, head of the right-wing National Rally party.

"From the very beginning, I ask you not to boo anyone, because from now I am not a candidate from one party, but a president for all [citizens]," Macron said, according to Sputnik.