UPDATE 2 - Brazilian President Congratulates US President Biden On Taking Office

MEXICO CITY (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st January, 2021) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who until the last moment supported Donald Trump in the US presidential elections and spoke about vote count fraud, has congratulated US President Joe Biden on taking office and sent him a letter with a vision of the bilateral agenda.

On Wednesday, Democrat Biden was sworn in and took office as President of the United States. He is expected to focus on COVID-19 response, climate, racial justice, the economy, health care, immigration and restoration of the US positions in the world, the White House said.

"In the economic sphere, Brazil, like entrepreneurs of our two countries, is interested in a comprehensive free trade agreement that creates more jobs and investment and enhances the global competitiveness of our companies," according to the letter, which Bolsonaro posted on Twitter.

The politician noted prospects for cooperation in the scientific field and in international organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and partnership for sustainable development and environmental protection.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven also joined world leaders' congratulations to Biden on his inauguration as the US president.

"I warmly congratulate President Biden and Vice President Harris. The Swedish Government looks forward to close cooperation with their administration," Lofven said, as cited by the prime minister's office on Wednesday.

Lofven added that he knew Biden from his time as vice president, expressing confidence that he is the right person for the presidential post.

"The Swedish Government sees great opportunities for further broadening and deepening the excellent cooperation between our countries, not least concerning multilateralism, democracy, new technologies and security in our neighbourhood," the prime minister said.

The official also noted the "central importance" of relations with the US to Sweden, including for security and prosperity.