Let’s work for…: PM Modi congratulates friend Trump on historic win – The Tribune

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his “historic win” in the US Presidential election.

“Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your 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 to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,” Modi said.

Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your 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,… pic.twitter.com/u5hKPeJ3SY

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024

Meanwhile, world leaders rushed to congratulate the Republican after Fox News projected he had defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump on what he hailed as an “historic return” to the White House.

“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,” Netanyahu said on X.

French President Emmanuel Macron also congratulated Trump for his win.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised Trump’s “impressive” victory.

“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer,” Zelenskiy said on X social network.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said, “Our shared goal is to ensure that the relations between our countries remain at the highest level, despite changes in administration, and that we continue to develop them for the benefit of our citizens.”

NATO chief Mark Rutte said, “I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO.” — with Agencies