Leaders from around the world reacted to Donald Trump’s return to the White House on Monday as the 47th president of United States. Offering congratulations and urging good relations with the mercurial leader, the leaders also hold their nerves as the 78-year-old in his inaugural promised a blitz of executive orders, a radical shake-up of the global order and a “golden age of America”.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT
“President Trump is always decisive, and the peace through strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a long-term and just peace, which is the top priority.”
NARENDRA MODI, INDIAN PRIME MINISTER
“I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world,” said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating his “dear friend” Trump.
TAYYIP ERDOGAN, PRESIDENT OF TURKEY
“Since Mr. Trump repeatedly said he would end the Russia-Ukraine war, we as Turkey will do whatever necessary in this regard. We need to resolve this issue as soon as possible. This issue will be on our agenda with our talks with Mr. Trump, and we would take our steps accordingly. I wish Mr. Trump’s second term would bring good for all humanity.”
OLAF SCHOLZ, GERMAN CHANCELLOR
“Today President Donald Trump takes office. Congratulations! The US is our closest ally and the aim of our policy is always a good transatlantic relationship. The EU, with 27 members and more than 400 million people, is a strong union.”
JUSTIN TRUDEAU, CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER
“Congratulations, President Trump. Canada and the US have the world’s most successful economic partnership. We have the chance to work together again — to create more jobs and prosperity for both our nations.”
KEIR STARMER, BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
“For centuries, the relationship between our two nations has been one of collaboration, cooperation and enduring partnership … Together, we have defended the world from tyranny and worked towards our mutual security and prosperity.”
“With President Trump’s longstanding affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue.”
GIORGIA MELONI, PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY
“I am certain that the friendship between our nations and the values that unite us will continue to strengthen the cooperation between Italy and the USA … Italy will always be committed to consolidating the dialogue between the United States and Europe, as an essential pillar for the stability and growth of our communities.”
URSULA VON DER LEYEN, EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT
“Best wishes President @realDonaldTrump, for your tenure as 47th President of the US. The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges. Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security. This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership.
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MARK RUTTE, NATO SECRETARY GENERAL
“With President Trump back in office we will turbo-charge defence spending & production. My warm congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as 47th President of the US, and to @JDVance as Vice President. Together we can achieve peace through strength – through @NATO.”
CHARLES, BRITAIN’S KING
The king has sent a personal message of congratulations to President Trump on his inauguration, reflecting on the enduring special relationship between the UK and US, according to Buckingham Palace.
ULF KRISTERSSON, PRIME MINISTER OF SWEDEN
“Warm congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being sworn in as the 47th President of the US. Sweden looks forward to continued close cooperation with the US.”
ALEXANDER STUBB, PRESIDENT OF FINLAND
“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you @realDonaldTrump as you assume office as the President of the US. The US is our key strategic partner and ally. I look forward to close cooperation during your term.”
(With inputs from Reuters)
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