Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: World leaders have begun congratulating Donald Trump who is set to be elected as US President for the second time.
The congratulations started flowing after the Republican candidate claimed victory over Democratic Party candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris in the US presidential election earlier on the day.
After getting very close to victory in the vote count, Trump claimed his election victory while addressing supporters in Florida.
“I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president,” Trump said. “And every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and for your future. Every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body.”
Here is how the world leaders congratulated Trump:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X: Heartiest congratulations my friend Donald Trump 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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X: Dear Donald and Melania 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!
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X: Congratulations to Donald Trump on his impressive election 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. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together. We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.
French President Emmanuel Macron on X: Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer: Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. 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.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on X: 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.
