World leaders welcome Joe Biden's win as they seek reset in US ties

In his four years as president, Donald Trump upended decades of accepted American foreign policy, criticized longstanding allies in Europe

World leaders welcomed Joe Biden’s election win with many hoping the Democratic U.S. president-elect will spur a reset in ties, bringing a renewed focus on global issues like climate change and a more collaborative approach to tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
 

In his four years as president, Donald Trump upended decades of accepted American foreign policy. He criticized longstanding allies in Europe, withdrew from international agreements and organizations, and set aside human rights concerns to cultivate ties with more authoritarian leaders in Saudi Arabia, Hungary and Turkey.
 

Former Vice President Biden, meanwhile, promised a more multilateral approach, leveraging relationships with allies