A passer-by takes a selfie with an extra newspaper reporting on President-elect Joe Biden's win in the U.S. presidential election, in Tokyo Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.
Other leaders who sent congratulations included German Chancellor Angela Merkel, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
Prime Minister Janez Jansa was the only world leader who congratulated Trump even before all the votes were counted, and showed support after Bidenโs win was announced.
Many people, particularly in nations with turbulent politics, took Biden's win as improving the outlook for respect of democracy.
In Egypt, where the government is cracking down on dissent, pro-democracy activists welcomed Bidenโs win.