New Delhi: Leaders from around the world reacted to US President Donald Trump's return Monday to the White House, offering congratulations and urging good relations with the mercurial leader.
Here are some of the reactions after Trump took the oath of office for a second term:
'Dear friend': India
"I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating his "dear friend" Trump.
Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2025
'Just peace': Ukraine
"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," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
I congratulate President Trump and the American people on the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. Today is a day of change and also a day of hope for the resolution of many problems, including global challenges.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 20, 2025
President Trump is always decisive, and the…
'Lasting peace': Russia
Congratulating Trump and saying he was open to dialogue with the new US administration on the Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin said: "I want to emphasise that its goal should not be a brief truce... but a lasting peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all people."
'Turbo-charge' spending: NATO
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Trump's return "will turbo-charge defence spending and production" at the alliance.
With President Trump back in office we will turbo-charge defence spending & production
— Mark Rutte (@SecGenNATO) January 20, 2025
My warm congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as 47th President of the USA, and to @JDVance as Vice President
Together we can achieve peace through strength - through @NATO!
'Best days' to come: Israel
"I believe that working together again we will raise the US-Israel alliance to even greater heights," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that the "best days of our alliance are yet to come".
Congratulations President Trump!
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) January 20, 2025
Sara and I send our warmest wishes to you, Melania and the American people on your second inauguration as President of the United States. 🇮🇱🇺🇸@realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/AMlTQFRMMP
'Two-state solution': Palestinians
"We are ready to work with you to achieve peace during your term, based on a two-state solution," Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said, adding that meant "the State of Palestine and the State of Israel living side-by-side in security and peace, ensuring security and stability in our region and the world".
US, Italy facing 'global challenges'
"I am certain that the friendship between our nations and the values that unite us will continue to strengthen the collaboration between Italy and the USA, together facing global challenges and building a future of prosperity and security for our peoples," said Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. She also cited a role for Italy in "consolidating the dialogue between the United States and Europe".
Auguri di buon lavoro al Presidente @realDonaldTrump per l’inizio del suo nuovo mandato alla guida degli Stati Uniti d’America. Sono certa che l’amicizia tra le nostre Nazioni e i valori che ci uniscono continueranno a rafforzare la collaborazione tra Italia e USA, affrontando… pic.twitter.com/sPvUmNK2jH
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) January 20, 2025
'Respect': Mexico
"As neighbours and business partners, dialogue, respect and cooperation will always be the symbol of our relationship," said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
A nombre del Gobierno de México felicito a Donald Trump @POTUS por su toma de posesión como presidente número 47 de los Estados Unidos de América. Como vecinos y socios comerciales, el diálogo, el respeto y la cooperación siempre serán el símbolo de nuestra relación.
— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) January 20, 2025
Canal to remain Panama's: president
Panama reacted sharply to Trump's pledge that the US would be "taking back" the Panama Canal, saying the key interoceanic waterway would remain under its control. "The canal is and will remain Panama's," President Jose Raul Mulino said.
— José Raúl Mulino (@JoseRaulMulino) January 20, 2025
'Work closely': EU
"The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges," said European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen. "Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security."
Best wishes President @realDonaldTrump for your tenure as 47th President of the United States.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 20, 2025
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…
'Our turn': Hungary
"Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America!" Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban posted on X. "Now it's our turn to shine! It's our turn to occupy Brussels!"
Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America!
— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) January 20, 2025
Now it’s our turn to shine! It’s our turn to occupy Brussels! pic.twitter.com/PyhfyoyTrP
'Strongest' working together: Canada
"We are strongest when we work together, and I look forward to working with President Trump," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, adding -- after Trump threatened to impose 25-percent tariffs on Canadian imports -- that "Canada and the United States have the world's most successful economic partnership."
Congratulations, President Trump. ⁰
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 20, 2025
Canada and the U.S. 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.
'Closest ally': Germany
"The US is our closest ally and the aim of our policy is always a good transatlantic relationship," said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Heute tritt Präsident Trump sein Amt an. Glückwunsch! Die USA sind unser engster Verbündeter und ein gutes transatlantisches Verhältnis ist stets Ziel unserer Politik. Als EU mit 27 Mitgliedern und mehr als 400 Millionen Menschen sind wir eine starke Gemeinschaft. #EUUS 🇪🇺🇺🇸
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) January 20, 2025
'Door remains open': UN climate chief
"The door remains open to the Paris Agreement, and we welcome constructive engagement from any and all countries," UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said.
Trump signed an order to pull the US out of the accord shortly after taking office.
'Shared goal': Japan
"I look forward to collaborating with you to reinforce the enduring Japan-US partnership and jointly pursue our shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific," Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said.
'Historic partner': Brazil
"I hope that (Trump) has a successful administration and that the Americans continue to be the historical partner of Brazil," the country's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.
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