Congratulations pour in for Donald Trump after winning US presidential election

Reactions from around the world began flooding in on Wednesday as Fox News projected that Republican Donald Trump had defeated the US Vice-President, Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House.

Here are views from current and former international leaders:

Argentinian President Javier Milei

“Congratulations on your formidable electoral victory. Now, Make America Great Again. You know that you can count on Argentina to carry out your task,” Milei wrote on X.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

“The election of the president of the US is always an important moment for the world, for our region and for Australia. The US has long played a leadership role in the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific. Australia will strive to strengthen the co-operation between our two nations in the region.”

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer

“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on the election victory. The US is an important strategic partner for Austria. We look forward to further expanding and strengthening our transatlantic relations to successfully address global challenges together.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

“My congratulations to President Donald Trump on his electoral victory and return to the presidency of the US.” Democracy is the voice of the people and it must always be respected. The world needs dialogue and joint work to have more peace, development and prosperity. I wish the new government luck and success.”

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.”

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

“Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the US. The friendship between Canada and the US 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.”

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala

“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.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen

“Congratulations to Donald Trump on the election. The US is our most important ally. We must maintain the close co-operation between the US and Denmark and continue to strengthen the transatlantic bond that has endured through generations.”

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof

“I look forward to our close co-operation on the shared interests between the US and the Netherlands,” Schoof said in a post on X

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi

“I congratulate President-Elect Donald Trump for his win. I wish him the best of luck and success in achieving the interests of the American people. I look forward to together establish peace and maintain regional stability and bolster strategic ties between Egypt and the US.”

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele

“Congratulations to the president-elect of the US of America, @realDonaldTrump. May God bless and guide you,” Bukele posted on X.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on your election victory and comeback. I look forward to working together to further strengthen the relationship between our two countries during your term,” Abiy wrote in a post on X.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

“I warmly congratulate Donald J Trump on his election as the 47th President of the US. I look forward to working with President Trump again to advance a strong transatlantic agenda. 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.”

French 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.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

“Germany and the US 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,” Scholz said on X.

Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban

“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.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Modi said in a post on X that he looked forward to renewing collaboration with Trump, 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”.

Israeli 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.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

In a post on X, Meloni offered her “most sincere congratulations” to Trump, and said Italy and the US had an “unshakeable alliance. It is a strategic bond, which I am certain we will now strengthen even further”.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

“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-US alliance and Japan-US relations to a higher level. We are going to make efforts to quickly establish a point of contact with Mr Trump in the future.”

Jordan’s King Abdullah

“Warmest congratulations to President Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. Looking forward to working with you again to bolster Jordan’s long-standing partnership with the US, in service of regional and global peace and stability for all.”

Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte

“I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as president of the US. 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.

Norwegian 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 co-operation with the US under Mr Trump’s leadership.”

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

“Congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump on his historic victory for a second term! I look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership,” Sharif said on X.

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas

“We will remain steadfast over our commitment to peace, we are confident that the US under your leadership would support the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.”

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr

“I am hopeful that this unshakeable alliance, tested in war and peace, will be a force of good that will blaze a path of prosperity and amity, in the region, and in both sides of the Pacific,” Marcos said in a statement. 

Polish President Andrzej Duda

“Congratulations, Mr President Donald Trump! You made it happen!” Duda wrote on X.

Romanian 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.

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.

Saudi Arabian leader King Salman

“I am pleased to send you, on behalf of the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in my own name, the best congratulations and wishes of good health and happiness for you and the friendly people of the US further progress and prosperity, wishing you every success in your missions to achieve security and stability in the Middle East region and the world as a whole.”

SA President Cyril Ramaphosa

“I look forward to continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership between our two nations across all domains of our co-operation.” In the global arena, we look forward to our presidency of the G20 in 2025, where we will work closely with the US who will succeed us in the G20 presidency in 2026.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump! Under your strong leadership, the future of the ROK-US alliance and the US will shine brighter. Look forward to working closely with you.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

“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,” Sanchez said on X.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

“I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next president of the US. I look forward to working together and continuing the excellent US-Sweden relations as friends and allies.”

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te

“Sincere congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your victory. I’m confident that the long-standing #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.”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

“I congratulate my friend Donald Trump, who was elected US president once again after a big fight in the presidential elections in the US. 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.”

Ukrainian 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,” Zelensky said on X.

Reuters