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American presidential election: Ukraine, Israel, India, … the reactions of heads of state to Donald Trump's results

Barely elected on October 6, 2024, Donald Trump received congratulations from both sides of the globe. From to Israel via Ukraine and India, the future counterparts of the American billionaire hailed an “impressive” and “historic” victory.

The Republican is set to become the 47th president of the United States. Barely elected, Donald Trump is already receiving applause from his future French, Indian, Israeli and even Ukrainian counterparts.

Emmanuel Macron

The President of the Republic published a message on X: “Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have done for four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”

Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have been able to do for four years. With your beliefs and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron)

In the process, he explained that after an exchange with Olaf Scholz, “we will work for a more united, stronger, more sovereign Europe in this new context. By cooperating with the United States of America and defending our interests and our values.”

I have just spoken with the chancellor @OlafScholz. We will work for a more united, stronger, more sovereign Europe in this new context. By cooperating with the United States of America and defending our interests and values.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron)

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday welcomed the victory claimed by Donald Trump in the US presidential election, congratulating him on having succeeded “the greatest comeback in history”.

Dear Donald and Melania Trump,

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,… pic.twitter.com/B54NSo2BMA

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu)

“Congratulations on the greatest comeback in history,” Mr. Netanyahu wrote in a statement addressed to Mr. Trump. “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”he added, concluding: “It’s a huge victory!”.

Volodymir Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his “impressive victory”, indicates the presidency, cited by l'AFP. The Ukrainian leader added that he hoped the new head of the White House would help him to “obtain a fairer peace”.

“I appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach to global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can concretely bring Ukraine closer to a just peace.”reacted Mr. Zelensky, after the former president had claimed his victory.

Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed his “congratulations from the bottom of my heart” son “ami” Donald Trump for this “historic electoral victory” in the American presidential election.

Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump 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,… pic.twitter.com/u5hKPeJ3SY

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

“I am delighted to renew our collaboration to further strengthen the […] global and strategic partnership” between India and the United States, Mr. Modi said on the social network

Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for “his historic electoral victory” in the American presidential election, ensuring that the “special relationship” between their two countries “would continue to prosper”.

“As our closest allies, we stand side by side in defense of our shared values ​​of freedom, democracy and free enterprise”said the Labor leader in a statement.

Ursula Von der Layen

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed her “warm” congratulations to Donald Trump on Wednesday after the presidential election in the United States and reaffirmed the importance of “partnership between peoples” European and American.

“I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump,” wrote Ms von der Leyen on the X network, imitated shortly after by the President of the European Council Charles Michel. “The EU looks forward to continuing its constructive cooperation” with the United States, noted the latter on the same social network.

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