Virendra Pandit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, besides several world leaders, on Wednesday, greeted President-elect Donald Trump on his triumphant return to the White House after a gap of four years.
Netanyahu was the first one to greet Trump: “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!”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated his friend on his historic election victory. “As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and promote global peace, stability, and prosperity,” he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban also greeted the 78-year-old Trump for his second term. “The biggest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his enormous win. A much-needed victory for the World!” Orban said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy, and enterprise. From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”
French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X, “Ready to work together as we were able to do during four years. With your convictions and mine. In respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Trump and urged him to work with her on a “transatlantic partnership”. Von der Leyen said the EU and US were “more than just allies”, but shared a deep bond “rooted in our shared history, commitment to freedom and democracy, and common goals of security and opportunity for all”.
“The people of the United States have spoken and Ireland will work to deepen and strengthen the historic and unbreakable bonds between our people and our nations in the years ahead,” said Simon Harris, Prime Minister of Ireland.
Ireland is the European HQ of some of the US’s most important companies.