Readout of the President's Phone Calls with World Leaders

Today the President was able to continue returning messages of congratulations from his counterparts. In each call, he thanked his counterpart for their friendship and partnership thus far and expressed his desire to continue close cooperation moving ahead.

The President spoke with:

Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland

President Shimon Peres of Israel

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan

President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea

President Felipe Calderon of Mexico

President-Elect Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico