Joe Biden has been a fixture in U.S. politics for a half century as a senator and vice president. He has now completed a long climb to the political summit by defeating President Donald Trump reut.rs/2U2poHI 1/6 
Some of the United States’ biggest and closest allies quickly congratulated Joe Biden on Saturday, recognizing his presidential election victory even though Donald Trump, with whom several have had rocky relations, had yet to concede reut.rs/2IfY1Yr 2/6
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he looked forward to tackling 'the world’s greatest challenges' with the new administration, including climate change, an issue with which many nations have argued over with Trump
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'I look forward to future cooperation with President Biden,' German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a statement on Twitter. 'Our transatlantic friendship is irreplaceable if we are to master the great challenges of our time' 4/6
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has had a much smoother relationship with Trump, picked up the theme of climate change in congratulating Biden and Harris 5/6
In Ireland, where Biden traces his family roots, the prime minister called him the 46th U.S. President, despite Trump accusing Biden of 'rushing to falsely pose as the winner.’ For more reactions from world leaders reut.rs/38nyhUW 6/6
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