US election: Reactions from around the world as Trump claims victory

Reactions from around the world began flooding in on Wednesday as Fox News projected that Republican Donald Trump had defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE

“I extend my sincere congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as 47th President of the United States and JD Vance on his election as Vice President,” the UAE president said on X.

“The UAE looks forward to continuing to work with our partners in the US towards a future of opportunity, prosperity, and stability for all.”

Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan

“I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on Mr. Trump’s victory, and also pay my respects to the democratic choice of the American people,” he told reporters.

“From now on, I would like to work closely with Mr. Trump, who will become the next president, to bring the Japan-US alliance and Japan-US relations to a higher level. We are going to make efforts to quickly establish a point of contact with Mr. Trump in the future.”

Yoon Suk Yeol, President of Republic of Korea (South Korea)

“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump! Under your strong leadership, the future of the ROK-US alliance and America will shine brighter. Look forward to working closely with you.”

Javier Milei, President of Argentina

“Congratulations on your formidable electoral victory.Now, Make America Great Again. You know that You can count on Argentina to carry out your task.”

Donald Tusk, Polish Prime Minister

“Congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the election. I look forward to our cooperation for the good of the American and Polish nations.”

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine

“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,” Zelenskyy said on X.

Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister

“Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.”

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey

“I congratulate my friend Donald Trump, who was elected US President once again after a big fight in the presidential elections in the United States of America. In this new era that will start with the choice of the American people, I hope for Turkish-American ties to strengthen, for regional and global crises and wars, primarily the Palestine issue and the Russia-Ukraine war, to end; I believe more effort will be exerted for a fairer world.”

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of Egypt

“I congratulate President-Elect Donald Trump for his win. I wish him the best of luck and success in achieving the interests of the American people. I look forward to together establish peace and maintain regional stability and bolster strategic ties between Egypt and the United States.”

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines

“President Trump has won, and the American people triumphed, and I congratulate them for their victory in an exercise which showed the world the strength of American values.”

“We look forward to working with President Trump on a wide range of issues that will yield mutual benefits to two nations with deep ties, shared beliefs, common vision, and a long history of working together.”

Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor

“I congratulate Donald Trump on his election as US President. Germany and the US have for a long time successfully worked together to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the benefit of our citizens,” he said on X.

Mark Rutte, Secretary-General of NATO

“I just congratulated Donald Trump 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,” he said in a post on X.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel

“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! In true friendship,” Netanyahu wrote on X.

Emmanuel Macron, President of France

“Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together just as we knew how to do during four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.,” Macron wrote on X.

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli National Security Minister

“Yesssss, God bless Trump,” Ben-Gvir said on X.

Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president

“Trump has one useful quality for us: as a businessman to the core, he mortally dislikes spending money on various hangers–on and stupid hanger-on allies, on bad charity projects and on voracious international organizations,” Medvedev, now a senior security official, posted on his official Telegram account.

Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General

“I congratulate President-elect Donald J. Trump and I reaffirm my belief that the cooperation between the United States and the United Nations is an essential pillar of international relations. The United Nations stands ready to work constructively with the incoming administration to address the dramatic challenges our world is facing.”

Mao Ning, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson

“Our policy towards the US is consistent. We will continue to view and handle China-US relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation.”

Karl Nehammer, Austrian Chancellor

“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on the election victory. The United States is an important strategic partner for Austria. We look forward to further expanding and strengthening our transatlantic relations to successfully address global challenges together.”

Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan

“Sincere congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your victory. I’m confident that the longstanding #Taiwan-#US partnership, built on shared values & interests, will continue to serve as a cornerstone for regional stability & lead to greater prosperity for us all.”

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa

“I look forward to continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership between our two nations across all domains of our cooperation.”

“In the global arena, we look forward to our Presidency of the G20 in 2025, where we will work closely with the US who will succeed us in the G20 Presidency in 2026.”

Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia

“The election of the President of the United States is always an important moment for the world, for our region and for Australia.”

“The United States has long played a leadership role in the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific. Australia will strive to strengthen the co-operation between our two nations in the region.”

King Abdullah II of Jordan

“Warmest congratulations to President Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. Looking forward to working with you again to bolster Jordan’s longstanding partnership with the United States, in service of regional and global peace and stability for all.”

Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy

In a post on X Meloni offered her “most sincere congratulations” to Trump, and said Italy and the United States had an “unshakeable alliance.”

“It is a strategic bond, which I am certain we will now strengthen even further,” she said.

Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador

“Congratulations to the President-Elect of the United States of America, @realDonaldTrump. May God bless and guide you,” Bukele posted on X.

Viktor Orban, Hungarian Prime Minister

“The biggest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!” Orban posted on X.

Dick Schoof, Dutch Prime Minister

“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on winning the presidential election. 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,” he posted on X.

Petr Fiala, Czech Prime Minister

“Congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the presidential election. Our shared goal is to ensure that the relations between our countries remain at the highest level, despite changes in administration, and that we continue to develop them for the benefit of our citizens,” Fiala said on X.

Marcel Ciolac, Prime Minister of Romania

“Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on this historic victory! Romania stands ready to work together to enhance our Strategic Partnership. Under your new leadership we hope for peace and prosperity for all our citizens! Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration!” he posted on X.

Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Sweden

“I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next president of the United States. I look forward to working together and continuing the excellent US-Sweden relations as friends and allies.”

Jonas Gahr Stoere, Prime Minister of Norway

“I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. The US is Norway’s most important ally and we work closely together in many areas. I look forward to continuing our cooperation with the US under Mr. Trump’s leadership.”

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil

“My congratulations to President Donald Trump on his electoral victory and return to the presidency of the United States.”

“Democracy is the voice of the people and it must always be respected. The world needs dialogue and joint work to have more peace, development and prosperity. I wish the new government luck and success.”

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

“Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States. The friendship between Canada and the US is the envy of the world.”

“I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.”

Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark

“Congratulations to Donald Trump on the election. The United States is our most important ally. We must maintain the close cooperation between the United States and Denmark and continue to strengthen the transatlantic bond that has endured through generations.”