US Elections in 2024: Unlike the considerably more subdued response when Trump won for the first time in 2016, European leaders in particular were quick to send their best wishes and promises of collaboration.
As Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in a shock US election victory on Wednesday, world leaders rushed to congratulate him.
Unlike the considerably more subdued response when Trump won for the first time in 2016, European leaders in particular were keen to send their best wishes and promises of collaboration.
There were rare exceptions, like Russia, where the foreign ministry made a chilly remark about the result but stated that President Vladimir Putin would not be congratulating anyone.
These are the responses from Wednesday, many of which were made before the election victory was officially announced:
'Mutual respect' in China
China wishes for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a routine briefing, without specifically addressing Trump.
"We will continue to approach and handle China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation," she stated.
'No illusions' in Russia
Moscow's foreign ministry stated, "We are under no illusions about the American President-elect," and that it will "work with" a new US government, giving its "set goals" in Ukraine top priority. According to the statement, the "conditions" for resolving the crisis "are unchanged and are well known in Washington"
'Powerful recommitment' from Israel
Trump's victory, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was "history's greatest comeback" and marked a "new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America."
Ukraine wants 'just peace' to be closer
In addition to congratulating Donald Trump on his "impressive victory," President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his hope that his administration will advance a "just peace in Ukraine."
Zelensky posted on social media, "I am grateful for President Trump's dedication to the 'peace through strength' approach in international affairs."
NATO: 'peace through strength'
Mark Rutte, the head of NATO, stated that Trump's comeback will keep the alliance "strong."
"Once more, his leadership will be essential to maintaining the strength of our Alliance. Through NATO, I'm excited to collaborate with him once more to promote peace via strength," Rutte said in a statement.
'Strong transatlantic agenda' on the EU
Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union, tweeted on X, "I sincerely congratulate Donald J. Trump." "A genuine collaboration that unites 800 million citizens binds us together. Together, let's develop a robust transatlantic agenda that continues to benefit them.
'Work constructively', the UN
The UN is "ready to work constructively with the incoming administration to address the dramatic challenges our world is facing," according to a statement released by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Britain: 'historic electoral victory'
Congratulating the 78-year-old on his "historic election victory" was Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
"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."
'Respect and ambition' in France
"President Donald Trump" was congratulated by French President Emmanuel Macron, who said he was prepared to collaborate "with respect and ambition" as "we managed to do for four years."
Macron wrote on X that he would "take account of your convictions, and mine" in his relationship with Trump, adding, "For more peace and prosperity."
Germany: 'better off united'
Trump was informed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz that "we're better off together."
"The transatlantic partnership benefits both sides," Scholz told reporters. "The EU and the USA are two similarly large economic areas, linked by the closest economic relations in the world."
'No concern' from Mexico
Trump's election triumph, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum, was "no cause for concern" despite his threats of tariffs and mass deportations of migrants.
"We will have positive relations with the United States because we are a free, independent, and sovereign nation. "I firmly believe this," she stated during a press conference.
'Luck and prosperity' in Brazil
Trump received congratulations and "luck and success" from leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
"The world needs dialogue and joint work for more peace, development and prosperity," he stated.
Japan: "new heights"
In an interview with reporters, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his desire "to work closely with Mr Trump to take the Japan-US alliance and Japan-US relationship to new heights."
South Africa: mutually beneficial collaboration
In a greeting to Trump, President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote that he was looking forward to "continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership between our two nations across all domains of our cooperation." His country will take over the G20 chair next year, ahead of the US in 2026.
'Close relations' with Saudi Arabia
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, and his father, King Salman, addressed cables to Trump praising "the two friendly countries and peoples' close relations, which everyone seeks to strengthen and develop in all fields," according to the official
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