Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, November 7, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Egypt’s Sissi, emir of Qatar congratulate Biden on election victory
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi becomes the first Arab leader to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory over US President Donald Trump in the 2020 elections.
Sissi “looks forward to cooperation and common action so as to strengthen bilateral strategic relations between Egypt and the United States for common good of the nations and the two friendly peoples,” says Egyptian presidential spokesperson Bassam Radi.
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also congratulates Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris.
“My best wishes to the people of the United States and I look forward to working together to continue strengthening the friendship between our countries,” Qatar’s leader tweets.
— Aaron Boxerman
