World leaders congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the top of power as president. Many of them called for stronger alliances or continued cooperation between countries and the United States through thoughtful social media posts or statements.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the US president a “dear friend”, while Hungarian leader Victor Orban said it was “their time to shine”. But not all messages were congratulatory. Responding to his threats, Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino refused to hand over the Panama Canal to US control. Other regional neighbours also criticised Trump.
Cuba condemned his decision to restore the island to the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a softer tone despite signals of imposing trade tariffs, writes A2 CNN.
Leaders of the countries involved in the war had warm messages for Trump, with the Israeli prime minister stressing that the alliance's best days are ahead. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke openly about rebuilding relations with the US, while Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky underlined that Trump as president brings change and hope for peace through the politics of strength. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized increasing defense spending and increasing arms production. In Europe, congratulations have been less enthusiastic with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Union leaders seeking to work with Trump to strengthen the transatlantic partnership. Messages of congratulations have also flowed in from the Western Balkans. Albanian President Bajram Begaj stressed the importance of the alliance and strong friendship with the US.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani recalls the essential American commitment in the country's darkest days and recalls that Albanians are the most pro-American people in the world. Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić congratulated Trump, emphasizing that he believes in the president's vision for a world of peace, freedom and justice. (A2 Televizion)
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