World leaders and government ministers have shared their reaction to Donald Trump’s shock US Presidential election win over Hillary Clinton on Wednesday morning.
President-elect Trump will become America’s 45th President.
EUROPEAN UNION
European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated Trump via a joint letter.
“It is more important than ever to strengthen transatlantic relations,” read the letter.
“Only by cooperating closely can the EU and the US continue to make a difference when dealing with unprecedented challenges such as Da’esh [Arabic acronym for so-called Islamic State], the threats to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, climate change and migration.”
Included within the joint letter was also an invitation to Europe for Trump “for an EU-US Summit at your earliest convenience.”
Juncker and Tusk added: “This conversation would allow for us to chart the course of our relations for the next four years.”
The EU’s Foreign Policy chief, Federica Mogherini, tweeted: “EU – #US ties are deeper than any change in politics. We’ll continue to work together, rediscovering the strength of Europe.”
European Parliament President Martin Schulz, tweeted: “The US electorate has spoken #USElections2016 Donald #Trump win is unequivocal. I congratulate him for victory, wish America well.”
NATO
NATO’s chief Jens Stoltenberg outlined that the Organisation had a “solemn” commitment to defend each other and the alliance was “important” for the US.
“NATO’s security guarantee is a treaty commitment. This is something which is unconditional and absolute,” said Stoltenberg.
CYPRUS
Cyprus Government Spokesperson, Nikos Christodoulides, told state radio on Wednesday morning that the Cypriot government “does not expect the US position on the Cyprus Problem to change.”
TURKEY
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed his hope that Trump’s election would lead “to good steps for basic rights and freedoms, democracy and the future of our region.”
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim congratulated Trump on his win, while also urging him to extradite exiled Pennsylvania-based cleric Fetullah Gulen, Turkey’s number one suspect for the failed July 15 coup attempt.
Yildirim noted that “a new page” would be opened in US-Turkey relations if Gulen was to be extradited.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, tweeted: “We congratulate [Donald Trump], President-elect of the USA. We desire to reinforce with the USA our strategic cooperation based on trust.”
Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told Anadolu Agency that “US voters had refused to have their national will dictated.”
“Nobody can win an election through newspaper headlines, surveys, [and] television. Ultimately, people are voting,” added Bozdag.
UK
British Prime Minister Theresa May led UK political congratulations for Trump after his election victory over Clinton.
In a statement issued by Downing Street, May – who has previously criticised some Trump – said: “Britain and the US have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.
“We are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence.
“I look forward to working with President-elect Donald Trump, building on these ties to ensure the security and prosperity of our nations in the years ahead.”
RUSSIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump on his victory, announced the Kremlin.
“Putin expressed hope for joint work to restore Russian-American relations from their state of crisis, and also to address pressing international issues and search for effective responses to challenges concerning global security,” read the statement.
Putin also said he was sure a constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington would serve the interests of both countries.
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