World leaders take stock of Trump win

Politicians worldwide took stock Wednesday of Donald Trump’s shock US election victory, with the president-elect winning praise from far-right figures and cautious welcome from key US allies.
“Russia is ready and wants to restore full-fledged relations with the US.” “We understand that this will not be an easy path considering the unfortunate degradation of relations.”
referenced some of his most controversial remarks in reminding Trump of his responsibilities: “Germany and America share the values of democracy, freedom, respect for the rule of law and human dignity, regardless of origin, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political belief.”
“US leadership is as important as ever… A strong NATO is good for the United States, and good for Europe.”
“Today, it is more important than ever to strengthen transatlantic relations.”
“Britain and the United States have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise… I look forward to working with president-elect Donald Trump, building on these ties to ensure the security and prosperity of our nations in the years ahead.”
said Trump’s win opened a “period of uncertainty” and called for Europe to remain “united”.
: “We hope our alliance with the United States will continue and that our partnership and relationships will develop.”
“We are going through a great period of change, also on the international stage. I congratulate the new US president and wish him well in his job. Italy’s friendship with America is solid.”
“May the Lord enlighten and support him (Trump) in serving his country, naturally, but also in serving peace and the wellbeing of the world.”
who leads a right-wing coalition with a strong anti-immigration stance: “Congratulations. What a great news. Democracy is still alive.”
A source close to admitted to being “worried about the questions of respect for human rights and minority rights” in the US.
“We will judge him by his deeds.”
focused on strengthening ties: “I highly value China-US relations, and look forward to working together with you, and holding fast to mutual respect and non-conflict, non-confrontation.”
, offering “heartfelt congratulations”: “Japan and the United States are unshakeable allies connected by common values such as freedom, democracy, basic human rights and rule of law.”
said Seoul and Washington’s coordinated policy of pressuring North Korea must remain “unaffected under the new US administration”.
said he “wishes success for Donald Trump on his new responsibility”.
Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid called for Trump to pull all US troops out of Afghanistan, saying the war had “failed” and had harmed the US “both militarily and economically”.
“Mr Trump’s success shows that politicians should never take voters for granted.”
said that like Brexit, Trump’s victory reflects “a deep frustration with the way things are” in the West “and a strong wish to reassert a sense of identity, and somehow to change the status quo”.
“The most important thing is that the future US president sticks to agreements, to engagements undertaken.”
: “President-elect Trump is a true friend of the state of Israel, and I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region.”
“We are ready to deal with the elected president on the basis of a two-state solution and to establish a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.”
struck a regal tone in his congratulations, wishing “your excellency success in your mission to achieve security and stability in the Middle East and worldwide”.
said his country has “no closer friend, partner, and ally than the United States”. “We look forward to working very closely with President-elect Trump, his administration, and with the United States Congress in the years ahead, including on issues such as trade, investment and international peace and security.”
said Trump “will have to take into account the aspirations of all the US people”.
congratulated Trump, but warned his victory would mean an “adjustment” of the two country’s relations.
said he “congratulates American citizens on the outcome of the election, which was keenly observed by all true lovers of democracy and those who believe in the will of the people”.