Stoltenberg Congratulates Obama

Stoltenberg congratulates

“I congratulate senator Barack Obama for his victory. That America is getting its first African-American president is a historic event. I am looking forward to a good and close relationship with America’s new president and his administration”, said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.

This is the first comment from Norwegian prime minister Jens Stoltenberg after Barack Obama was elected the next president of the United States.

Jens Stoltenberg was impressed by the campaigns of both Barack Obama and John McCain.

“It has been an exciting election with an impressive mobilization of new voters. Both sides can be proud of the work done to motivate people to exercise their right to vote”, stated a press release from the prime minister’s office.

He also pointed to the challenges to be faced by the new president. They concern poverty, peace and security, climate and the financial crisis.

“We are expecting the United States to exhibit international leadership on important matters, based on dialogue and cooperation.

“Therefore I am happy that Obama has signaled increased American effort to reduce emissions”, said Stoltenberg.

The press release from the prime minister’s office can be seen as a symbol of the pressure of expectation that many world leaders are placing on Barack Obama’s shoulders, almost before he is done with his speech in Chicago.