Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election, heads of state from across the globe have sent their congratulations, recognizing the significance of his win and expressing hopes for continued collaboration. Trump's return to the White House marks his second term as the 47th President of the United States.
Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered his congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump, calling his victory "historic" and expressing anticipation for closer cooperation. Sharif conveyed his eagerness to work together with Trump’s administration to strengthen the Pakistan-U.S. partnership in the years ahead.
Saudi Arabia
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia both congratulated Trump on his electoral triumph. The Saudi state news agency shared messages from the two leaders, with King Salman emphasizing the importance of the strong relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, noting that both nations seek to deepen their ties across all sectors.
UAE
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE congratulated Donald Trump, expressing confidence in the continued partnership between the two nations. He looked forward to working with the U.S. to build a future of opportunity, prosperity, and stability for all.
Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey congratulated Trump on his victory and expressed hopes that his second term would lead to a strengthened Turkey-U.S. relationship. Erdoğan stressed the need for cooperation on resolving global crises, including issues such as the Palestinian conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war, hoping Trump’s leadership would contribute to resolving these long-standing challenges.
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India congratulated Trump and expressed his eagerness to renew ties between the U.S. and India. Modi emphasized the intention to enhance the comprehensive global and strategic partnership between the two countries, aiming for the betterment of both peoples and global peace.
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom offered his congratulations to Trump, underscoring the special relationship between the UK and the U.S. He expressed optimism about future collaboration in areas such as growth, security, innovation, and technology.
France
President Emmanuel Macron of France congratulated Donald Trump, acknowledging his significant electoral victory and wishing him success in his second term.
Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine congratulated Trump, recognizing his "peace through strength" approach and expressing hope that Trump’s leadership would help bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine and contribute to lasting peace in the region.
Qatar
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar congratulated Trump, expressing his hope that the U.S. and Qatar would continue their regional security collaboration. Sheikh Tamim noted the strategic importance of the U.S.-Qatar partnership, particularly in light of Qatar's role in peace negotiations, such as those in Gaza.
South Korea
President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea congratulated Trump on his victory, highlighting the importance of a strong U.S.-South Korea alliance for regional security and economic growth, especially given the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Italy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy extended her “sincere congratulations” to Donald Trump, emphasizing the unshakable bond between Italy and the U.S. Meloni expressed confidence that their alliance would continue to strengthen under Trump’s leadership.
Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel described Trump’s return to the White House as an “historic” moment, marking a renewed commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship. Netanyahu emphasized that Trump’s leadership would fortify the longstanding alliance between the two nations.
Russia
Former President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia offered a more cautious reaction to Trump’s victory, suggesting that a second Trump term might lead to reduced U.S. financial support for Ukraine. Medvedev pointed out that Trump’s more business-oriented approach could reshape U.S. involvement in the war.
Germany
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany congratulated Trump, underscoring the long-standing partnership between Germany and the U.S. Scholz reiterated that the two nations have worked together to promote prosperity and freedom, and he expressed Germany's commitment to continuing this collaboration for the future benefit of both nations.
Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines offered congratulations to Trump, calling the U.S.-Philippines alliance “tested in war and peace.” Marcos expressed confidence that Trump’s leadership would strengthen their regional partnership and create new opportunities for prosperity across the Pacific.
NATO
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte congratulated Trump, acknowledging his efforts during his first term to encourage NATO allies to increase their defense spending. Rutte expressed enthusiasm about working with Trump again to promote peace through strength.
European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-EU relationship. She described the transatlantic partnership as a “true partnership between our people,” one that binds 800 million citizens on both sides of the Atlantic. Von der Leyen highlighted the economic significance of the relationship, noting the vital trade and investment ties between the U.S. and the EU. Despite past challenges, particularly regarding tariffs, she expressed a willingness to work constructively with Trump for the future of US-EU relations.
