The victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the US presidential elections had recently been announced and messages of congratulations - and wishes - from many international leaders were already arriving, especially on Twitter.
Here are a few.
* SERGIO MATTARELLA, President of the Republic, in a message sent directly to Joe Biden: "I would like to express to you, on behalf of the Italian Republic and myself, the warmest congratulations on your election to the Presidency of the United States of America. The American people has entrusted to you, following a confrontation that has seen extraordinary participation, the mandate to lead the United States in a dramatically complex moment for the entire planet. rules of multilateralism, to face an unprecedented crisis which is endangering the health, life and future of millions of people ".
* GIUSEPPE CONTE, Prime Minister: "We are ready to work with President-elect Joe Biden to strengthen transatlantic relations. The United States can count on Italy as a solid ally and strategic partner".
* ANGELA MERKEL, German Chancellor: "Our transatlantic friendship is irreplaceable if we want to overcome the great challenges of this time".
* EMMANUEL MACRON, French president, congratulates Joe Biden on his election as president of the United States and launches an invitation: "Let's work together".
* URSULA VON DER LEYEN, President of the EU Commission: "The EU and the US are friends and allies, our citizens share the deepest ties. I can't wait to work with President-elect Biden".
* BORIS JOHNSON, British Prime Minister: "The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our common priorities from climate change to trade to security".
* PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister: "We wish you good luck and all the best. We look forward to working with you to face the challenges that await us".
* JENS STOLTENBERG, NATO secretary general: "I know Joe Biden is a strong supporter of our Alliance and I look forward to working with him. A strong NATO is a good thing for North America and Europe."
