New York: With Republican nominee Donald Trump emerging victorious in the keenly-watched US Presidential election, wishes from world leaders started pouring in even as he promised a "golden age for America".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that with Trump at the helm, India-US ties will reach greater heights. "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," he posted on X social media platform.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, said 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".
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recalled a meeting with the president-elect in September, where they both discussed the Ukraine-US strategic partnership to end Russian aggression. "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. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together. We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump's decisive leadership," the Ukraine President wrote in a post on X.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the "special relationship" between the UK and the US would continue to prosper under the new American administration. "As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence 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," he said.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed that Berlin would work with him for "prosperity and freedom". On the potential working relationship with the US, French President Emmanuel Macron said, "With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity."
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, reaffirmed the friendship between the two countries as he congratulated Trump. China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed hope for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States, while Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the US is an "unfriendly country" and Russia would judge Trump on his actions.
