World leaders rallied to congratulate Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday after he gained the U.S. presidential election, capping a surprising political comeback 4 years after he left the White House.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned he appreciated Trump’s dedication to the “peace through strength” method in world affairs.
“This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer,” Zelenskiy mentioned on X.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, a key U.S. ally within the Middle East, was additionally fast to bathe Trump with praises.
“Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship,” Netanyahu mentioned.
India’s Narendra Modi, who share a detailed working relationship with Trump throughout his final time period, despatched his “heartiest congratulations.”
As you construct on the successes of your earlier time period, I look ahead to renewing our collaboration to additional strengthen the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our individuals and to advertise world peace, stability and prosperity,” Modi mentioned on X.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron, a key NATO ally, in his remarks mentioned: “Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together just as we knew how to do during four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
Another NATO ally German Chancellor Olaf Scholz additionally congratulated Trump on his reelection. “Germany and the U.S. have for a long time successfully worked together to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the benefit of our citizens,” he wrote on X.
Meanwhile, the U.S.’ closest ally within the Asia Pacific Japan and its newly elected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba mentioned: “I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on Mr. Trump’s victory, and also pay my respects to the democratic choice of the American people,” he advised reporters.
”From now on, I would like to work closely with Mr. Trump, who will become the next president, to bring the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan-U.S. relations to a higher level. We are going to make efforts to quickly establish a point of contact with Mr. Trump in the future.”
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman additionally congratulated Trump on his victory.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer or Britain, a key European ally, mentioned: “Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.”
Newly elected NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte additionally congratulated Trump, saying, “I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO,” he mentioned in a submit on X.
Italy’s right-wing Prime MInister Giorgio Meloni additionally took to X to congratulate the U.S. president-elect. She provided her “most sincere congratulations” and mentioned Italy and the United States had an “unshakeable alliance”.
”It is a strategic bond, which I am certain we will now strengthen even further,” she added.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “warmly congratulated” Trump on his reelection.
”I look forward to working with President Trump again to advance a strong transatlantic agenda,” she mentioned.
”Let us work together on a transatlantic partnership that continues to deliver for our citizens. Millions of jobs and billions in trade and investment on each side of the Atlantic depend on the dynamism and stability of our economic relationship,” mentioned von der Leyen.
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