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On Wednesday, world leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump on his stunning victory over Kamala Harris in the US election.
European leaders in particular were quick to offer congratulations and offers of cooperation, in contrast to the much more subdued reaction to Trump’s first victory in 2016.
There were some exceptions, such as Russia, but the Foreign Ministry made cool comments about the results, knowing it would not receive congratulations from President Vladimir Putin.
Below are Wednesday’s reactions, many of which were expressed before election victory was confirmed.
China: “mutual respect”
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing that China hopes for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States, without directly referring to President Trump.
“We will continue to approach and manage China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation,” he said.
Russia: “No illusions”
“We have no illusions about the next president of the United States,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said, adding that it would “cooperate” with the new American administration and prioritize achieving “set goals” in Ukraine. He said the “terms” for ending the conflict “have not changed and are well known in Washington.”
Israel: “Strong recommitment”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump’s victory “the greatest comeback in history” and “a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and the United States.”
Ukraine: Hope for a ‘just peace’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Donald Trump on his “impressive victory” and said he hoped his presidency would bring “a just peace in Ukraine” closer.
“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to a ‘peace through strength’ approach in world affairs,” Zelenskiy said on social media.
NATO: “Peace through strength”
NATO chief Mark Rutte said President Trump’s return to power would help keep the alliance “strong.”
“His leadership will once again be key to keeping our alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO,” Rutte said in a statement.
EU: “A powerful transatlantic agenda”
“My heartfelt congratulations to Donald J. Trump,” European Union Secretary-General Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X. “We are united by a true partnership among our people, uniting 800 million people. Let us continue to contribute to the world by working together on a powerful transatlantic agenda,” they said. “
United Nations “Work constructively”
Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement that the United Nations stands “ready to work constructively with the next administration to address the dramatic challenges facing the world.”
UK: “Historical election victory”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated the 78-year-old on his “historic election victory”.
“From growth and security to innovation and technology, I know that the special relationship between the UK and the US will continue to thrive on both sides of the Atlantic.”
France: “Respect and Ambition”
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated “President Donald Trump” and said he was ready to work together “with respect and ambition, as we have done for four years.”
In a post on X, President Macron said his relationship with President Trump “will take into account your and my beliefs,” adding: “For greater peace and prosperity.”
Germany: “It’s better to live together.”
“We are better together,” Prime Minister Olaf Scholz told President Trump.
“Both sides will benefit from a transatlantic partnership,” Scholz said in a statement to the media. “The EU and the United States are similarly large economic blocs and have one of the closest economic ties in the world.”
Mexico: “No worries”
President Claudia Sheinbaum said Trump’s election victory was “no cause for concern” despite threatening tariffs and mass deportations of immigrants.
“We are a free, independent and sovereign nation and we will have good relations with the United States. I am convinced of this,” he told a news conference.
Brazil: “Luck and Success”
Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva congratulated Trump and wished him “good luck and success.”
“The world needs dialogue and collaboration towards greater peace, development and prosperity,” he said.
Japan: “New heights”
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters, “I look forward to working closely with Mr. Trump to take the Japan-US alliance and Japan-US relations to new heights.”
South Africa: A profitable partnership”
President Cyril Ramaphosa, who will take over the G20 Presidency next year ahead of the US in 2026, told President Trump that he “looked forward to continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership between our two countries in all areas”. . It’s our cooperation. ”
Saudi Arabia: “close ties”
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and his son and de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, sent a telegram to President Trump in which the king said, “The close ties between our two friendly countries and peoples are mutually important to everyone.” “We are trying to strengthen and develop in all areas,” the official said. The Saudi Press Agency reported.
Qatar: “Security and Stability”
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, whose Gulf monarchy is a key mediator in the Gaza conflict and hosts the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, said: “We look forward to working together again to promote security and stability on both sides of the region. I’m looking forward to it.” And worldwide.”
Türkiye: “My friend” Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated “my friend Donald Trump”.
“I hope that relations between Turkey and the United States will be strengthened and that regional and global crises and wars, especially the Palestinian issue and the Russian-Ukrainian war, will be brought to an end,” Erdoğan said in a statement.
Nigeria: “Trust and Confidence”
President Bola Tinubu said Trump’s victory reflected the trust and confidence Americans had in his leadership.
“Together, we can advance economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our people,” his office said in a statement.
Egypt: “Peace reached”
President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said he hopes Trump’s return to the White House will bring peace to the Middle East.
“We wish him every success and look forward to safeguarding regional stability, strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, and reaching peace together,” Sisi said in a statement.
India: “My heartfelt congratulations”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the “historic election victory” and expressed his “heartfelt congratulations” to President Trump, describing him as “my friend”.
“We look forward to building on the success of the previous term and building on our new partnership,” he said in a statement.
Korea: An alliance to shine brighter”
President Yoon Seok-yeol congratulated President Trump, saying, “Under your strong leadership, the future of the Korea-US alliance and the United States will shine brighter. I look forward to working closely with you.”
Taiwan: “Sincere congratulations”
President Kiyonori Lai expressed his confidence that the U.S.-Taiwan relationship will continue to be “the cornerstone of regional stability.”
“I sincerely congratulate President-elect Trump on his victory,” Lai wrote on X.
Italy: “My heartfelt congratulations.”
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also paid tribute to President Trump and emphasized the relationship between the two countries.
“Italy and the United States are ‘sister’ nations bound by an unwavering alliance,” he said.
Hungary: “The best comeback”
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Trump’s closest ally in Europe, called the result “perhaps the greatest reversal in Western political history.”
“They threatened to imprison him, took his assets, tried to kill him. The entire American media world turned against him, and yet he won,” he wrote on Facebook.
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