The Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections has had an impact on the entire world. The leaders congratulated him and began to analyze the consequences it may have on international relations.
The French presidents, Emmanuel Macron, and the German presidents, Olaf Scholzheld a conversation while the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, congratulated “warmly” to Trump.
The governments of both China and Russia reacted, for the moment, with prudence and caution, the latter waiting to see what the president says. Vladimir Putin.
The Government of Israel reacted with a certain euphoria, while the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, He trusted that he would work for “peace through strength.” Ultra leaders of the planet, the friends of Trump, they celebrated his victory as if it were their own.
Following is a summary of the main international reactions to the change of administration in the US.
Israel
The two far-right ministers of the Israeli Government, Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrichwere among the first in the country to congratulate Trump, even before he declared himself the winner.
“God bless the United States. God bless Israel,” Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionism party and Minister of Finance, wrote early this Wednesday morning on the social network X.
Ben Gvir was not so subtle: “Yesssss,” the Jewish Power leader and Minister of National Security wrote in English, along with an emoticon of a flexed bicep and the US and Israeli flags, in a message that links to a previous tweet that said “God bless Trump.”
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahucongratulated him for “the greatest comeback in history,” in a message on social networks. “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning to the United States and a return to commitment to the great alliance between Israel and the United States. It is a great victory!” wrote the president on the social network X.
Russia
The Kremlin assured that it does not know if the Russian president, Vladimir Putinwill congratulate Trump. “As far as congratulations go, I don’t know the president’s plans to congratulate Trump. Anyway, let’s not forget that It is an unfriendly country who is directly or indirectly involved in the war against our State,” he said Dmitri PeskovKremlin spokesman, in his daily telephone press conference.
Peskov assured that the result of the US elections is “an internal matter” and that Moscow will judge the new tenant of the White House by his “concrete” statements and actions.
At the same time, he highlighted that during the electoral campaign trump He was willing to put an end to the “spiral” of old and new wars in the world. “Making them (relations with the US) worse is practically impossible, since relations are already historically at their lowest point. From here on, everything will depend on the next US leader,” he stated.
Ukraine
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskycongratulated Trump on Wednesday for his “impressive” electoral victory, and expressed his hope that he can work with him to achieve a just peace in Ukraine. “I appreciate Trump’s commitment to the principle of peace through strength in international affairs. It is exactly the principle that can, in a practical way, bring us closer to a just peace in Ukraine,” he said Zelensky. “I hope we can put it into action together,” added the Ukrainian leader in a message posted on the X social network.
European Commission
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, “warmly” congratulated Trump on Wednesday, and invited him to work together on a transatlantic agenda that benefits the EU and the US.
“I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump. The EU and the US are more than just allies. We are united by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens. So let us work together on a solid transatlantic agenda that continues to deliver results for them,” he wrote. Von der Leyen in a message on social network X.
In a statement, the head of the community Executive added that the “bond” between the EU and the United States is “deep.” That relationship “has its roots in our shared history, our commitment to freedom and democracy and our common goals of security and opportunity for all,” the German policy stressed.
“Let’s work together in a transatlantic partnership that continues to deliver results for our citizens,” the conservative politician insisted. “Millions of jobs and billions of dollars in trade and investment on both sides of the Atlantic depend on the dynamism and stability of our economic relationship,” he concluded. Von der Leyen.
Macron and Scholz, speaking
The German Chancellor Olaf Scholztrusted this Wednesday that Germany and the US will continue their “successful” working relationship to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic, when congratulating the Republican candidate for the US Presidency on his victory in the elections.
“Congratulations to donald trump for his election as president of the United States. Germany and the US have a long and successful history of working together to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the benefit of our citizens,” the social democratic politician wrote on social network X.
The head of the German Government spoke early in the morning with the French president, Emmanuel Macronto maintain “close consultations” on Trump’s victory, according to his spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreitand the French president also confirmed in X.
“We are going to work for a more united, stronger and more sovereign Europe in this new context. Cooperating with the United States and defending our interests and our values,” Macron wrote about his telephone conversation with Scholz.
The German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbockfor his part, congratulated Trump upon his arrival at the Berlin airport after returning from Ukraine and stressed that Germany, Europe and the United States are close partners and allies, which is why “our transatlantic friendship has never been based on a specific party.”
Although both domestic political conditions and foreign policy relations are now readjusted after the elections, Germany will remain “a close and reliable ally for the future US administration.”
“As in any good partnership, in which there are undoubtedly political differences, an honest and above all intense dialogue is more important than ever,” he said.
China
China reaffirmed this Wednesday its position of respect towards the United States electoral process, as it considers the US presidential elections, between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harrisas “an internal matter” of the North American country.
India
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra ModiOn Wednesday, he congratulated his “friend” Trump on his victory and said he hoped that India and the United States would work for “well-being and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
In a message posted on his official social media profile, Modi congratulated Trump on his victory: “My deepest congratulations, friend. donald trumpfor your historic electoral victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic and Global Partnership between India and the United States.”
Modi and Trump enjoyed a good relationship during the time they coincided as leaders of India and the United States during the American magnate’s first term, between 2017 and 2021.
Argentina
The president of Argentina, the ultraliberal Javier Mileicongratulated Donald Trump this Wednesday on his victory in the United States presidential elections and added that “he can count on Argentina to carry out his task.”
In a message through his X profile and in English, Milei wrote: “Congratulations on your formidable electoral victory. Now, Make America Great Again. You know that you can count on Argentina to carry out your task. Success and blessings. Best regards,” wrote the Argentine president.
Milei accompanies the message with a photo in which she hugs Trump and has the American and Argentine flags as a background.
Türkiye
The president of Türkiye, the Islamist Recep Tayyip Erdogancongratulated Republican Donald Trump this Wednesday on his victory in the United States elections, and trusted that his “friend” will contribute to stopping the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
“I hope that relations between Turkey and the United States will be strengthened, and that regional and global crises and wars will be put to an end, in particular the Palestinian issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine,” he said. Erdogan from Kyrgyzstan in a message on the social network X.
Erdogan He said he “wants more efforts to be made for a more just world.” In his message, the Turkish head of state congratulated his “friend” Trump for his victory in what he described as a “close fight” in the presidential elections and referred to the beginning of a new era.
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