Washington: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, along with numerous global leaders, has extended congratulations to Donald Trump following his projected victory in the US Presidential elections. Erdogan expressed his hope for stronger Turkish-US relations and a resolution to ongoing global crises, including those in Palestine and Ukraine.
According to Anadolu Agency, European leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed these sentiments, emphasizing collaboration on shared values and mutual interests. Macron highlighted the importance of peace and prosperity, while Starmer noted the enduring UK-US alliance, which is expected to thrive under Trump’s leadership.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also congratulated Trump, reaffirming the strong ties between their respective countries and the US. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressed optimism about continued cooperation within the alliance, despite Trump’s previou
s criticisms during his first term.
Leaders from the European Union, including EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, underscored the importance of the transatlantic partnership. They expressed eagerness to work on strategic agendas that reinforce shared democratic values and economic prosperity.
In Eastern Europe, leaders such as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis hailed Trump’s victory as significant for regional alliances, emphasizing a commitment to security and prosperity. Scandinavian leaders, including Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, expressed similar intentions to bolster ties with the US.
From Africa, leaders such as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa conveyed their congratulations, highlighting opportunities for enhanced cooperation and global peace. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu emphasized economic collab
oration and addressing global challenges.
In the Arab world, leaders including Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated Trump, focusing on regional stability and strategic partnerships. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed confidence in US support for Palestinian aspirations under Trump’s leadership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chinese officials also extended their congratulations, each acknowledging the potential for strengthened bilateral relations and strategic cooperation. Trump’s victory marks a historic return to the presidency, making him the second US president to serve non-consecutive terms, with significant implications for the Republican Party’s influence in Congress.