Here's How World Leaders react to Donald Trump's historic election victory

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump made history by being the first convicted politician to bag the presidential election of the United States, and his victory also amassed reactions from world leaders.

World leaders extended their felicitations to Trump after the Republican leader clinched victory.

Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was among the first to congratulate Donald Trump, calling his victory “historic” and expressing optimism about further strengthening the Pakistan-U.S. partnership under his second term.

India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated Trump, calling for renewing the strategic partnership and promoting global peace and prosperity during his second term.

France

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his readiness to continue working with Trump to promote shared values of respect and ambition.

Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Republican leader, hoping for stronger Turkish-American ties and for regional conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Palestinian issue, to be addressed under his leadership.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also congratulated Trump, underscoring the importance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship.

Japan/Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba welcomed Trump’s victory, noting that Japan looked forward to deepening its relationship with the U.S. under his leadership. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te expressed confidence that the longstanding U.S.-Taiwan partnership would continue to thrive during Trump’s second term.

Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated Trump, reaffirming the U.S. and Germany’s shared commitment to prosperity and freedom, while Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, emphasized the need for continued cooperation on shared democratic values.

Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlighted the enduring friendship between the U.S. and Canada and expressed his anticipation for continued collaboration on economic and security issues. Similarly.

Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva congratulated Trump, stressing the importance of dialogue and cooperation in achieving global peace and development. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele also congratulated Trump, offering his support for the incoming administration.

Other leaders, including South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Argentina’s President Javier Milei, also sent their congratulations, reflecting global hopes for continued U.S. leadership on issues of security, stability, and prosperity.

In Africa, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Trump’s victory and looked forward to strengthened cooperation between the U.S. and South Africa, particularly as South Africa prepares to assume the presidency of the G20 in 2025. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also congratulated Trump, expressing hope for deeper ties between the two nations in the pursuit of regional stability.