World leaders congratulate Donald Trump wins US election

(VNF) - Messages of congratulations to Mr. Trump are now being sent to him from all over the world.

Mr. Trump with his family after he announced his candidacy June 16^th at Trump Tower in New York. (Photo: New York Times)

President Obama invited president-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at the White House this week, according to a statement by the White House press secretary.

The president extended the invite during a phone call to his Republican successor, where he congratulated Trump on his victory over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, and hopes to work more closely with the US to address major challenges.

“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,” The Kremlin’ statement said.

Mr. Putin said he thought a more constructive dialogue between the former rivals would serve both countries better.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated Trump on winning a “hard-fought campaign.”

“Britain and the United States 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.”

French and German leaders also offered congratulations but reminded Trump of the values they held higher than anything else.

French President Francois Hollande said the decision “opens a period of uncertainty” for the world with the “future of the planet”, global security and peace at stake.

He said he would engage in talks “without delay. “But I will do with watchfulness and frankness because certain values must be confronted.”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said “Germany and America are connected by values: democracy, freedom, respect for the law and for the dignity of human beings, independently of origin, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political views.”

“On the basis of these values, I am offering the future president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, close co-operation.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada has “no closer friend in the world” than the US.

“We look forward to working very closely with President-elect Trump, his administration, and with the United States Congress in the years ahead, including on issues such as trade, investment, and international peace and security.”

The EU chiefs Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk have also sent their "sincere congratulations" and invited him to visit Europe.

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump in a telegram, state TV reported.

Earlier, the foreign ministry said that China was hoping to work with the new US government to boost bilateral relations.

"US China trade relations are mutually beneficial. Two mature big powers like the US and China will handle things well," foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said.

"We look forward to working together with the new US administration to push forward consistent, healthy and stable China-US relations which could be beneficial to the people of the two countries and to the world."

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged a continuing close relationship between the US and Japan in his congratulatory message.

"I express my heartfelt congratulations on your election as the next president of the United States," his statement said. "Japan and the United States are unshakeable allies connected by common values such as freedom, democracy, basic human rights and rule of law."

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that "in the aftermath of a hard-fought and often pisive campaign, it is worth recalling and reaffirming that the unity in persity of the United States is one of the country's greatest strengths".

"I encourage all Americans to stay true to that spirit. Today's global challenges demand concerted global action and joint solutions. As a founding member of the United Nations and permanent member of the Security Council, the United States is an essential actor across the international agenda," he said.

Mr. Ban added that "people everywhere look to the United States to use its remarkable power to help lift humanity up and to work for the common good" which included the battle against climate change, advancing human rights and "promoting mutual understanding... to achieve lives of peace, prosperity and dignity for all".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped to reach "new heights" in relations with Mr Trump, who he described as "a true friend of the state of Israel".

"I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region," he said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in tweets said: "We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height," he said.

Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte offered his "warm congratulations" to the US president-elect.

According to his communications secretary, Mr Duterte "looks forward to working with the incoming administration for enhanced Philippines-US relations anchored on mutual respect, mutual benefit and shared commitment to democratic ideals and the rule of law".

( Compiled by VNF )