With Republican nominee Donald Trump falling just three votes short of victory in the presidential election, well wishes began pouring in from world leaders, while he promised a “golden age for America.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that under Mr Trump’s leadership, India-US relations will reach greater heights. “As you build on the successes of your past term, I look forward to renewing our cooperation to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Let us work together to advance the betterment of our people and global peace. “Work to promote stability and prosperity,” he wrote on X.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning expressed hope for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US was an “unfriendly country” and that Russia would punish Mr Trump based on his actions. But will judge.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Mr Trump’s “historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America”.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recalled a meeting with the president-elect in September, where the two of them discussed the Ukraine-US strategic partnership to end Russian aggression. “I applaud President Trump’s commitment to a “peace through strength” approach to global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring peace to Ukraine. I hope we will put it into action together “We look forward to such a step towards an era of a stronger United States under President Trump’s decisive leadership,” Ukraine’s president wrote in a post on Twitter. We count on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, one of the first world leaders to issue a congratulatory message, said the “special relationship” between the UK and the US would continue to prosper under the new US administration. “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. From growth and security to innovation and technology, I know that the UK-US special relationship will benefit both sides Will continue to prosper.” of the Atlantic for years to come,” he said.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed that Berlin would work with him for “prosperity and freedom”. On possible working relations with the US, French President Emmanuel Macron said, “With your and my conviction. With respect and ambition. For greater peace and prosperity.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Mr Trump and reaffirmed the friendship between the two countries. “Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory. Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure that the partnership between our countries and peoples continues into the future,” he said in a post on Twitter. May I also remain strong.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union (EU) and the US are more than allies. “We are bound by a true partnership between our peoples, which unites 800 million citizens. So let’s work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that works for them,” he wrote on X.
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Mr Trump’s return to power would help keep the alliance “strong”. “His leadership will again be vital in keeping our alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through NATO,” Rutte said in a statement.
According to the Associated Press, 267 electoral votes went to Republican candidate Trump and 224 to Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party. Trump is just three votes short of victory.
