World leaders congratulate Trump

LONDON (AA) – The British prime minister on Wednesday congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump over his “historic election victory.”

“Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead,” Keir Starmer said in a statement.

He said that “as the closest of allies” the UK and the US stand shoulder to shoulder in “defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.”

“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come,” Starmer added.

Addressing supporters in Florida, Trump hailed his “magnificent victory.”

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also congratulated Trump.

“I just congratulated @realDonaldTrump 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,” Rutte said on X.

– Arab leaders –

Arab leaders also congratulated Trump for winning the election.

“Congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election,” Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on his X account.

Tamim said he looks forward “to working together again to strengthen our strategic relationship and partnership, and to advancing our shared efforts in promoting security and stability both in the region and globally.”

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also congratulated Trump on his electoral victory, stressing that he looks forward to achieving peace and stability in the region, and to work together in achieving the interests of the Egyptian and American peoples.

Jordanian King Abdullah II also extended his congratulations to President-elect Trump, according to a post on his X account.

The monarch said he looks forward to working with Trump “again to bolster Jordan’s longstanding partnership with the United States, in service of regional and global peace and stability for all.”

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, whose country is facing a deadly Israeli military campaign, also congratulated Trump on his reelection.

President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Trump on his victory.

Bin Zayed said his country looks forward “to continuing to work with our partners in the US towards a future of opportunity, prosperity, and stability for all.”

– European leaders –

French President Emmanuel Macron said on X: “Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have done for four years.

“With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity,” he added.

Congratulating Trump, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on X: “For a long time, Germany and the US have been working together successfully promoting prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the wellbeing of our citizens.”

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also said on X: “On behalf of myself and the Italian Government, my most sincere congratulations to the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump.

“Italy and the United States are ‘sister’ nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship. It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further,” she added.

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on X: “I congratulate @realDonaldTrump to electoral success. The USA is an important strategic partner for Austria.

“We look forward to further expanding and strengthening our transatlantic relations together in order to successfully meet global challenges,” he added.

Hailing Trump’s election victory as the “biggest comeback,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on X: “A much needed victory for the World!”

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof also congratulated Trump, saying on X: “The United States is an important ally for the Netherlands, both bilaterally and in international contexts such as NATO. I look forward to our close cooperation on the shared interests between the USA and the Netherlands.”

Albanian Premier Edi Rama said on X, also referring to current President Joe Biden: “It was a true honor to work alongside the 46th President of the United States to strengthen the bond between our two countries. I look forward to the great privilege of working with the 47th President to further enhance our partnership for peace, prosperity and further progress.”

Congratulating Trump, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis wrote on X: “Romania is a strong and committed Strategic Ally of the US. Through our joint efforts, we will bring peace and prosperity for both our countries and beyond, defending our common interests.”

Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store also congratulated Trump, stressing: “The US is Norway’s most important partner and ally. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with the new Trump administration.”

EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said on X: “I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump. The EU and the US are more than just allies. We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens.

“So let’s work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them,” she added.

European Council President Charles Michel congratulated Trump, saying the EU and US “have an enduring alliance and a historic bond. As allies and friends, the EU looks forward to continuing our constructive cooperation.

“The EU will pursue its course in line with the strategic agenda as a strong, united, competitive and sovereign partner while defending the rules-based multilateral system,” he added.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, congratulating Trump, said on X: “Europe is ready. To cooperate as we address unprecedented geopolitical challenges. To keep the transatlantic bond strong, rooted in our shared values of freedom, human rights, democracy & open markets.”

Prime Minister of Ireland Simon Harris said: “The people of the United States have spoken and Ireland will work to deepen and strengthen the historic and unbreakable bonds between our people and our nations in the years ahead.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also congratulated Trump, expressing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and the transatlantic partnership.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated Trump, noting: “Greece looks forward to further deepening the strategic partnership between our two countries and working together on important regional and global issues.”

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen congratulated Trump on his election, stressing the need to maintain close US-Denmark cooperation and strengthen the transatlantic bond.

“The United States is our most important ally. We must maintain the close cooperation between the U.S. and Denmark and continue to strengthen the transatlantic bond,” Frederiksen said in a statement.

She also highlighted the importance of reinforcing defense cooperation, especially in light of Russia’s aggressive actions, and emphasized continued support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom.

Frederiksen expressed concern about China’s role in the war, saying: “It would not be possible for Russia to continue the war in Ukraine without the help of China.”

“Our nations’ long and continuing friendship will overcome all our enemies,” he said on X.

According to the Associated Press, Trump surpassed 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the 2024 US presidential election. Fox News and The Associated Press both declared him the winner, while the official result is still pending.