The President-Elect of the United States, US, Joe Biden has Thanked Americans for electing him as 46th president of the Country.

Biden, Candidate of the Democratic Party, had defeated the outgoing President, Donald Trump after polling the highest number of votes.

He described his victory as an honour in a tweet on Saturday, promised to be president of all Americans.

He, however, noted that the work ahead would be hard.

“America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great Country”, Biden said.

According to him, “The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.

“I will keep the faith that you have placed in me”, he stressed.