Washington, November 6 (IANS). Many leaders across the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulated Donald Trump after his victory in the US presidential election and praised the American leader’s ‘historic’ achievement.
Apart from PM Modi, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were also among the first global leaders to congratulate Trump.
Starmer’s office released a statement expressing hope for future collaboration, saying, “Congratulations to Donald Trump on his historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years to come.”
“Dear Donald and Melania Trump, congratulations on the greatest comeback in history! Your historic return to the White House is a new beginning for America. It is a powerful commitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” Netanyahu posted on Twitter. This is a big win!”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday afternoon congratulated Donald Trump for his victory in the US presidential elections.
PM Modi said, “Hearty congratulations to my friend Donald Trump on his historic election victory. Similar to the successes of your previous term, I look forward to taking our cooperation forward to further strengthen the India-US comprehensive global and strategic partnership. Eager. Let us work together for the welfare of our people, global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also congratulated Donald Trump on his ‘impressive’ victory. He expressed hope that his presidency would help establish peace in Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Zelensky posted on Can do.”
“Congratulations, President Donald Trump. We look forward to four years of working together with mutual trust, respect and ambition,” French President Emmanuel Macron posted.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also extended her warm wishes and wrote on social media, “On behalf of me and the Government of Italy, hearty congratulations to the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump. Italy and the United States are ‘sister’ countries, An unbreakable alliance, linked by common values and historical friendship, which I will definitely strengthen further, Mr. President.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also congratulated Trump. “The EU and the US are not just allies. We are bound by a true partnership between our peoples, uniting 800 million citizens. Let us work together on a strong transatlantic agenda,” he posted.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory. Australians and Americans are good friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure that the partnership between our countries and peoples will last well into the future.” May you also remain strong.”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also congratulated and emphasized the strength of the alliance. “His leadership will again be key to keeping our alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to pursue peace through strength,” Rutte posted.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted, “I congratulate Donald Trump on his election as US President. For a long time, Germany and the US have worked together successfully to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic.” We have been doing so for the betterment of our citizens.”
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