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World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump on Wednesday as he triumphed in a surprising US election victory over Kamala Harris.
European leaders specifically had been fast to increase their greatest needs and presents of cooperation, in distinction to a a lot cooler response when Trump gained for the primary time in 2016.
There have been some exceptions, resembling Russia, the place the overseas ministry frostily commented on the end result however let it’s recognized that no congratulations can be forthcoming from President Vladimir Putin.
Listed here are Wednesday’s reactions, with many being expressed even earlier than the election win was confirmed:
China: ‘mutual respect’
With out immediately mentioning Trump, overseas ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning advised an everyday briefing that China hopes for “peaceable coexistence” with america.
“We are going to proceed to method and deal with China-US relations primarily based on the rules of mutual respect, peaceable coexistence, and win-win cooperation,” she mentioned.
Russia: ‘no illusions’
“We’re below no illusions in regards to the American President-elect,” Moscow’s overseas ministry mentioned, including that it’ll “work with” a brand new US administration and prioritise attaining its “set objectives” in Ukraine. It mentioned its “situations” on ending the battle “are unchanged and are well-known in Washington”.
Israel: ‘highly effective recommitment’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Trump’s win as “historical past’s best comeback” in addition to a “new starting for America and a strong recommitment to the good alliance between Israel and America.”
Ukraine: hopes ‘simply peace’ nearer
President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his “spectacular victory” and mentioned he hoped his presidency would convey a “simply peace in Ukraine nearer.”
“I admire President Trump’s dedication to the ‘peace by power’ method in world affairs,” Zelensky mentioned on social media.
NATO: ‘peace by power’
NATO chief Mark Rutte mentioned Trump’s return to energy would assist maintain the alliance “robust”.
“His management will once more be key to conserving our Alliance robust. I sit up for working with him once more to advance peace by power by NATO,” Rutte mentioned in an announcement.
EU: ‘robust transatlantic agenda’
“I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X. “We’re certain by a real partnership between our individuals, uniting 800 million residents. Let’s work collectively on a robust transatlantic agenda that retains delivering for them.”
United Nations: ‘work constructively’
The UN is “able to work constructively with the incoming administration to handle the dramatic challenges our world is dealing with,” Secretary-Normal Antonio Guterres mentioned in an announcement.
Britain: ‘historic election victory’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated the 78-year previous on his “historic election victory”.
“From progress and safety to innovation and tech, I do know that the UK-US particular relationship will proceed to prosper on each side of the Atlantic.”
France: ‘respect and ambition’
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated “President Donald Trump”, saying he was able to work collectively “with respect and ambition” like “we managed to do for 4 years”.
In a publish on X, Macron mentioned that the connection with Trump would “take account of your convictions, and mine”, including: “For extra peace and prosperity.”
Germany: ‘higher off collectively’
Chancellor Olaf Scholz advised Trump: “we’re higher off collectively.”
“Either side profit from the transatlantic partnership,” Scholz mentioned in an announcement to media. “The EU and the USA are two equally giant financial areas, linked by the closest financial relations on the planet.”
Mexico: ‘no concern’
President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned Trump’s election victory was “no trigger for concern”, regardless of his threats of tariffs and mass migrant deportations.
“We’re a free, impartial, sovereign nation and there might be good relations with america. I’m satisfied of this,” she advised a information convention.
Brazil: ‘luck and success’
Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva congratulated Trump and wished him “luck and success”.
“The world wants dialogue and joint work for extra peace, improvement and prosperity,” he mentioned.
Japan:’new heights’
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba advised reporters he hopes “to work intently with Mr Trump to take the Japan-US alliance and Japan-US relationship to new heights.”
South Africa: useful partnership’
President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose nation will take over the G20 presidency subsequent 12 months — forward of the US in 2026 — advised Trump in a message that he appeared ahead to “persevering with the shut and mutually useful partnership between our two nations throughout all domains of our cooperation.”
Saudi Arabia: ‘shut relations’
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and his son, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despatched cables to Trump with the king hailing “shut relations between the 2 pleasant nations and peoples, which everybody seeks to strengthen and develop in all fields”, the official Saudi Press Company mentioned.
Qatar: ‘safety and stability’
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, whose Gulf monarchy is a key mediator within the Gaza battle and hosts a largest US army base within the Center East, mentioned he appeared ahead to “working collectively once more in selling safety and stability each within the area and globally”.
Turkey: ‘my buddy’ Trump
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated “my buddy Donald Trump”.
“I hope Turkey-US relations will strengthen, that regional and world crises and wars, particularly the Palestinian problem and the Russia-Ukraine battle, will come to an finish,” Erdogan mentioned in an announcement.
Nigeria: ‘belief and confidence’
President Bola Tinubu mentioned Trump’s victory mirrored the belief and confidence Individuals had positioned in his management.
“Collectively, we will foster financial cooperation, promote peace and handle world challenges that have an effect on our residents,” an announcement from his workplace mentioned.
Egypt: ‘reaching peace’
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi mentioned he hoped Trump’s return to the White Home may assist convey peace to the Center East.
“I want him all of the success and I sit up for reaching peace collectively, upholding regional stability and strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and america,” Sisi mentioned in an announcement.
India: ‘heartiest congratulations’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a “historic election victory” providing his “heartiest congratulations” to Trump, describing him as “my buddy.”
“As you construct on the successes of your earlier time period, I sit up for renewing our collaboration,” he mentioned in an announcement.
South Korea: alliance to shine brighter’
President Yoon Suk Yeol congratulated Trump including that “below your robust management, the way forward for the ROK-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter. Stay up for working intently with you.”
Taiwan: ‘honest congratulations’
President Lai Ching-te expressed confidence US-Taiwan relations would proceed to “function a cornerstone for regional stability”.
“Honest congratulations to President-elect Trump in your victory,” Lai posted on X.
Italy: ‘honest congratulations’
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni additionally contratulated Trump, taking part in up the ties between their nations.
“Italy and america are ‘sister’ nations, linked by an unshakeable alliance,” she mentioned.
Hungary: ‘best comeback’
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Trump’s closest ally in Europe, known as the consequence “maybe the best comeback in Western political historical past.”
“They threatened him with jail, have taken away his property, tried to homicide him, your entire media world within the US turned towards him, and but he gained,” he wrote on Fb.
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