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Islamabad (Manend news) World leaders rushed to congratulate Republican Donald Trumpon on Wednesday after Fox News, Associated Press, New York Times and others acknowledged that he stood on the cusp of defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the US presidential election, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Donald Trump on a “historic win” for his second term as US president.
“I look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership,” he wrote in a post on X.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky
“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer,” Zelenskiy said on X.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
“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 wrote on X.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Modi said he looked forward to renewing collaboration with Donald Trump, who has claimed victory in the US election, to strengthen the “comprehensive global and strategic partnership” between the countries.
“Let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,” Modi said in a post on X.
Turkiye President Tayyip Erdogan
Erdogan congratulated his “friend” Donald Trump on winning the US Presidential election after “a great battle,” after Trump had earlier claimed victory.
“I believe … more efforts will be given for a fairer world in this new era that began with the election by American people,” Erdogan said in a post on X, adding he hoped regional wars would come to an end.
Iranian govt spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani
Iranians’ livelihoods will not be affected by the US elections, Fatemeh Mohajerani was reported as saying after Donald Trump declared victory in the presidential vote.
“The US elections are not really our business. Our policies are steady and don’t change based on individuals. We made the necessary predictions before and there will not be change in people’s livelihoods,” Mohajerani said, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
France President Emmanuel Macron
“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,” Macron wrote on X.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
“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 defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.”
Secretary-General of Nato Mark Rutte
“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 said in a post on X.
Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
In a post on X Meloni offered her “most sincere congratulations” to Trump, and said 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 said.
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev
“Trump has one useful quality for us: as a businessman to the core, he mortally dislikes spending money on various hangers–on and stupid hanger-on allies, on bad charity projects and on voracious international organisations,” Medvedev, now a senior security official, posted on his official Telegram account.
Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof
“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on winning the presidential election. The United States is an important ally for the Netherlands, both bilaterally and in international contexts such as NATO. I look forward to our close cooperation on the shared interests between the USA and the Netherlands,” he posted on X.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer
“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on the election victory. The United States is an important strategic partner for Austria. We look forward to further expanding and strengthening our transatlantic relations to successfully address global challenges together.”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbhan
“The biggest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!” Orban posted on X.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
“Congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the presidential election. Our shared goal is to ensure that the relations between our countries remain at the highest level, despite changes in administration, and that we continue to develop them for the benefit of our citizens,” Fiala said on X.
Romania Prime Minister Marcel Ciolac
“Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on this historic victory! Romania stands ready to work together to enhance our Strategic Partnership. Under your new leadership we hope for peace and prosperity for all our citizens! Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration!” he posted on X.
Sweden Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
“I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next president of the United States. I look forward to working together and continuing the excellent US-Sweden relations as friends and allies.”
Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere
“I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. The US is Norway’s most important ally and we work closely together in many areas. I look forward to continuing our cooperation with the US under Mr. Trump’s leadership.”
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
“Congratulations to Donald Trump on the election. The United States is our most important ally. We must maintain the close cooperation between the United States and Denmark and continue to strengthen the transatlantic bond that has endured through generations.”
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele
“Congratulations to the President-Elect of the United States of America, @realDonaldTrump. May God bless and guide you,” Bukele posted on X.