World leaders extended their congratulations to Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday following his victory in the U.S. presidential election, marking a remarkable political return four years after his departure from the White House.

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".

Volodymyr Zelenskiy,
President of Ukraine

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".

Benjamin Netanyahu,
Prime Minister of Israel

United Nations

"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".

Antonio Guterres,
U.N. Secretary General

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".

Mark Rutte,
Secretary General of NATO

European Union

"I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America. I look forward to working with President Trump again to advance a strong transatlantic agenda".

Ursula von der Leyen,
President of EU Commission

India

"Heartiest congratulations my friend...on your historic election victory. 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".

Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister of India

China

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

Mao Ning,
Chinese Foreign Ministry

United Kingdom

"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 defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise".

Keir Starmer,
British Prime Minister

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".

Emmanuel Macron,
President of France

Germany

"I congratulate Donald Trump on his election as US President. Germany and the U.S. 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".

Olaf Scholz,
Chancellor of Germany

Turkey

"I congratulate my friend Donald Trump, who was elected U.S. 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".

Recep Tayyip Erdogan,
President of Turkey

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-U.S. alliance and Japan-U.S. relations to a higher level. We are going to make efforts to quickly establish a point of contact with Mr. Trump in the future".

Shigeru Ishiba,
Prime Minister of Japan

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".

Lai Ching-Te,
President of Taiwan