As the world awaits the official declaration of Donald Trump as the winner of the US 2024 Presidential Election, world leaders have started sending congratulatory messages to him, assuring Trump of their readiness to work with him.
Among the first leaders to congratulate Trump is the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, who described Trump’s victory as a historic return for the former US leader and a new beginning in the US-Israel alliance.
He said, “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!” said Netanyahu in a statement issued by his office.”
Also, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his “impressive victory” and said he hoped his presidency would bring “just peace in Ukraine closer.”
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
His words, “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.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Trump’s “election victory”, describing Trump as his friend.
Narendra Modi
Heartiest congratulations my friend, Donald Trump 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-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning spoke on behalf of the President of China, Xi Jinping saying China hoped for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States, “We will continue to approach and handle China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation,”, she added.
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated “President Donald Trump”, saying he was ready to work with him “with respect and ambition” like “we managed to do for four years”.
Emmanuel Macron
In a post on X, Macron said that the relationship with Trump, who is leading the US presidential vote, would “take account of your convictions, and mine”, adding: “For more peace and prosperity.”
NATO chief Mark Rutte congratulated Trump and said his return to power would help keep the alliance “strong”.
“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,” Rutte said in a statement.
