INSTANT VIEW - World leaders' quotes on Obama election win

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama won an extraordinary two-year struggle for the White House on Tuesday, beating Republican John McCain to become the first black president in U.S. history.

Following are quotes from world leaders:

HELEN CLARK, NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER

"The New Zealand Government very much looks forward to working with the new Obama administration.

"Senator Obama will be taking office at a critical juncture. There are many pressing challenges facing the international community, including the global financial crisis and global warming. We look forward to working closely with President-elect Obama and his team to address these challenges."