World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on being elected as 47th US president
Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States
World leaders have swiftly congratulated Donald Trump on his projected victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, marking a significant political comeback for the former president.
The final day of voting November 5, saw an “extraordinary comeback” for the former president, following his refusal to accept defeat in 2020, the violent insurrection at the US Capitol in 2021, his conviction of felony charges and survival in two.
Here are some notable responses from the world leaders:
King Salman and his son, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: Saudi Arabia’s two leaders congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, AFP reports citing Saudi state media.
The two leaders sent messages to Trump, who fostered strong ties with Saudi Arabia during his first term. King Salman praised the “close relations between the two friendly countries and peoples,” emphasizing the mutual desire to strengthen and expand these ties across all areas, according to the official Saudi Press Agency.
Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump on his return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE): UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Donald Trump on his US election win.
He expressed optimism about the continued partnership, saying the UAE looks forward to working closely with the United States “towards a future of opportunity, prosperity, and stability for all.”
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (Qatar): Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani congratulated Donald Trump following his claim of victory in the US presidential race, AFP reports.
The Emir, who plays a key role as a mediator in the Gaza truce and hostage release efforts and hosts the largest US military base in the Middle East, expressed his eagerness to “work together again… in promoting security and stability both in the region and worldwide.”
Keir Starmer (UK): United Kingdom Prime Minister congratulated Donald Trump on his “historic election victory”.
“As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise,” he said in a post on X.
Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel): The Israeli Prime Minister hailed Trump’s return as “the greatest comeback in history,” emphasizing that it symbolizes a “fresh start for America” and a strong reaffirmation of U.S.-Israel ties. He expressed enthusiasm for a new beginning in their relationship
Viktor Orban (Hungary): The Hungarian Prime Minister called Trump’s victory “a much-needed triumph for the globe,” celebrating it as a historic achievement in U.S. politics.
Narendra Modi (India): The Indian Prime Minister extended his “heartiest congratulations” to Trump, expressing eagerness to renew collaboration to strengthen the India-U.S. partnership.
Emmanuel Macron (France): The French President congratulated Trump and expressed readiness to work together with “respect and ambition,” aiming for enhanced peace and prosperity.
Antony Albanese (Australia): The Australian Prime Minister congratulated Trump, highlighting the importance of the partnership between Australia and the U.S.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine): The Ukrainian President acknowledged Trump’s commitment to a “peace through strength” approach, hoping for strong bipartisan support for Ukraine from the U.S.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkey): The Turkish President congratulated Trump as “my friend” and expressed hopes for strengthened Turkey-U.S. relations under his leadership.
King Abdullah II of Jordan: King Abdullah congratulated Donald Trump after the Republican candidate claimed victory in the US presidential election, saying he hoped they could work for peace and stability.
“Looking forward to working with you again to bolster Jordan’s longstanding partnership with the United States, in service of regional and global peace and stability for all,” the king wrote on X.
Ursula von der Leyen (European Union): The EU chief congratulated Trump, emphasizing the need for a strong transatlantic agenda to benefit both the EU and the U.S.
Other leaders from countries such as Italy, South Korea, and several Nordic nations also extended their congratulations, reflecting a broad spectrum of international support for Trump’s return to office.
