Nigeria
Trump’s Victory Will Bring World Closer To Peace -Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States, the victory will bring the word closer to peace.
Tinubu, while speaking on the election in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said: “Acknowledging the United States’ influence, power, and position in determining the trend and course of global events, we believe that Trump’s presidency will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity”.
The President said he looked forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.
He added: “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.
“Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership”.
The President, who also congratulated the Americans on their commitment to democracy, said he believes that “given Mr Trump’s experience as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, his return to the White House as the 47th President will usher in an era of earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States”.
Israel
Israeli Prime Minister , Benjamin Netanyahu called it a historic return for the former US leader and a new beginning in the US-Israel alliance.
“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”, said Netanyahu in a statement issued by his office.
China
China said it hoped for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States.
“We will continue to approach and handle China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation”, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing.
“We respect the choice of the American people”.
France
French President, Emmanuel Macron congratulated the incoming President, Mr Donald Trump”, saying he was ready to work with him “with respect and ambition” like “we managed to do it for four years”.
In a post on X, Macron said that the relationship with Trump, who is leading the US presidential vote, would “take account of your convictions, and mine”, adding: “For more peace and prosperity”.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his “impressive victory” and said he hoped his presidency would bring “just peace in Ukraine closer”.
“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”, Zelensky said in a statement on social media.
NATO
NATO chief, Mark Rutte, congratulated Mr Donald Trump and said his return to power would help keep the alliance “strong”.
“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”, Rutte said in a statement.
India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Trump’s “re-election victory”.
“Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory,” Modi wrote on social media platform X. “As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration”.
