World leaders congratulated Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday after he won the United States (U.S.) presidential election, capping a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu also congratulated Trump on his re-election as the 47th president of the United States of America.
President Tinubu said Trump was on the verge of being declared president-elect by the television networks.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu stated that he looks forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States “amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.
”The Nigerian President added that Trump “will bring the world closer to peace.”
“Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.
“Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership,” he said.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu congratulated Americans on their commitment to democracy.
In his congratulatory message, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, President of Ukraine, said: “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.
“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,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, Netanyahu wrote on X: “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.”
Also, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, hailed Trump, saying: “I congratulate President-elect Donald J. Trump and I reaffirm my belief that the cooperation between the United States and the United Nations is an essential pillar of international relations. The United Nations stands ready to work constructively with the incoming administration to address the dramatic challenges our world is facing.”
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, said: “Heartiest congratulations, my friend…on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
In his congratulatory message on X, Emmanuel Macron, President of France, wrote: “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.”
Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, in his message, said: “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.
“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.”
Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, said: “Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent. We will continue to view and handle China-U.S. relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation.”
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, in his congratulatory message, stated: “Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States. The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world.
“I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.”
While congratulating Trump, Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, said: “I congratulate my friend, Donald Trump, who was elected U.S. President once again after a big fight in the presidential elections in the United States of America. In this new era that will start with the choice of the American people, I hope for Turkish-American ties to strengthen, for regional and global crises and wars, primarily the Palestine issue and the Russia-Ukraine war, to end; I believe more effort will be exerted for a fairer world.”
“I congratulate Donald Trump on his election as U.S. President. 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,” Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor, said on X.
The Saudi Arabia state news agency posted a congratulatory message on X on behalf of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, congratulating “Mr. Donald J. Trump on his victory in the presidential elections in the United States of America.”
President of Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, while congratulating Trump, said: “We will remain steadfast over our commitment to peace, we are confident that the U.S. under your leadership would support the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.”
Secretary-General of NATO, Mark Rutte, said in a post on X: “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.”
“Sincere congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your victory. I’m confident that the longstanding #Taiwan-#US partnership, built on shared values & interests, will continue to serve as a cornerstone for regional stability & lead to greater prosperity for us all,” President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-Te, said on X.
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, in a post on X, 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.
According to Pedro Sanchez, Spanish Prime Minister on X: “Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on your victory and your election as 47th President of the US. We will work on our strategic bilateral relations and on a strong transatlantic partnership.”
“I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America, Ursula Von Der Leyen, EU Commission President, said.
The Kremlin reacted cautiously on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, saying the U.S. was still a hostile state and that only time would tell if Trump’s rhetoric on ending the Ukraine war translated into reality.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered the biggest confrontation between Moscow and the West since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis when the Soviet Union and the U.S. came close to nuclear war.
Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Trump had made some important statements about wanting to end the Ukraine war during his campaign, but only time would tell if they led to action.
“Let us not forget that we are talking about an unfriendly country, which is both directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state” (in Ukraine),” Peskov told reporters.
Peskov said he was not aware of any plans by President Vladimir Putin to congratulate Trump on his victory and that relations with Washington were at an historic low.
“We have repeatedly said that the U.S. is able to contribute to the end of this conflict. This cannot be done overnight, but… the U.S. is capable of changing the trajectory of its foreign policy. Will this happen, and if so, how … we will see after (the U.S. president’s inauguration in) January.”
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States of America has called former president Donald Trump of the Republican Party to concede defeat after the former beat her in the presidential election on Tuesday.
Harris, while calling Trump to congratulate him urged the former president to focus on “Protecting America”.