International reactions to the United States presidential election, 2016

International reactions to the election of Republican Donald Trump on November 8, 2016 emanated from across the world, including states and other institutions. Financial markets reacted positively in the day before the election on cues that Democrat Hillary Clinton would win. However, Trump's win also had a positive effect in general on international stocks.

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Africa

Algeria

• President Abdelaziz Bouteflika congratulated Donald J. Trump on his election, stressing the quality of friendship relations and cooperation between Algeria and the US. In a statement, he said "The American people, through the presidential election of November 8, 2016, has given you their votes to become their president".

Burundi

• President Pierre Nkurunziza said on his Twitter that "On behalf of the people of Burundi, we warmly congratulate you. Your Victory is the Victory of all Americans".

Kenya

• President Uhuru Kenyatta sent a congratulatory message to Trump and said "the American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly. The ties that bind Kenya and the United States of America are close and strong. They are old, and based in the values that we hold dear: in democracy, in the rule of law, and in the equality of peoples."

Morocco

• King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Donald Trump and expressed his best wishes for success in Trump presidency term to lead the American people towards further progress and prosperity. The King said want to enhance dialogue, coordination and consultation particularly in security to counter all forms of extremism, violence and terrorism and to help find peaceful solutions to conflicts and tensions around the globe. Adding that the King expressed his appreciation for USA's continued support and keen interest in the major structural reforms initiated in the kingdom with a view to promoting Morocco’s comprehensive development, as well as in efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region.

Nigeria

• President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and American citizens on the outcome of the election and looks forward to working together to strengthen friendly relations between Nigeria and the USA.

South Africa

• President Jacob Zuma congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and conveyed his best wishes to the president-elect and looked forward to working with Trump to build on the strong relations that exist between the two countries. The President underlined that “South Africa further looked forward to working closely with the new administration in the United States in promoting peace, security and prosperity around the world, especially on the African continent”.

Sudan

• Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday congratulated newly-elected US President Donald Trump upon his election as the next U.S. president. "I am pleased to extend to Your Excellency in my name and on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Sudan warmest and most sincere congratulations on your election as President of the United States of America," he said in a message to the elected president. Al-Bashir further expressed his best wishes to Trump adding that he is looking forward to working with Trump to "upgrade relations between our two friendly countries."

Zimbabwe

• President Robert Mugabe's Information and Communication Minister Chris Mushohwe hopes the US government will restore sound relations between Harare and Washington under Trump presidential term following his victory. He said "Zimbabwe respects the wishes of the people of America. Our country has never had any quarrel with America and does need to have any quarrel with them". Adding that he hopes the incoming government will "restore our relationship and we will never become an enemy of America" as the relations between the two countries have soured under the past administration of America who include Zimbabwe in a sanction list.

Asia

Armenia

• President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated Trump and wrote "I have no doubt, that under your able leadership the United States will achieve further progress and advancement in the years to come."

Bangladesh

• Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued a statement to congratulate Trump and invited him and his wife to visit Bangladesh. She wrote, "I am confident that under your leadership, the existing bilateral relation between our two friendly nations would be further strengthened. I look forward to working closely with you for advancing our bilateral and multilateral interests and contributing to create a safe and secured world, where our coming generations could live and continue to prosper peacefully. I cordially invite you and Mrs Melania Trump to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time and see for yourself the phenomenal development that took place in Bangladesh in the recent years."

China

• President Xi Jinping congratulated Trump and said he looked forward to working together to promote ties in a "constructive" way to avoid conflict and confrontation. He added that both countries shared common interests and shouldered a "special and important responsibility in upholding world peace. I highly value China-U.S. relations and am looking forward to working with you to expand cooperation in all fields, including in bilateral, regional and global aspects." He says he expects they would "manage differences in a constructive way, in the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect, cooperation and win-win."

India

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump and wrote that "we appreciated the friendship you have articulated toward India during your campaign." He added that he looks forward to working with him. During a campaign rally to, Trump adapted a slogan from Modi's own campaign that changed from "ab ki baar, Modi Sarkar" to "ab ki baar, Trump sarkar" (now is the time for a Modi/Trump government).

Indonesia

• President Joko Widodo congratulated Trump and said that "Indonesia will continue its mutually beneficial cooperation with the United States." He also invited the President-elect "to continue to work together to build peace and create prosperity for the world" and added that he remained "optimistic about United States-Indonesia relations under a Donald Trump presidency."

Japan

• Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offered "heartfelt congratulations" to Trump and said the two countries are "unshakeable allies connected by common values such as freedom, democracy, basic human rights and rule of law. The stability of the Asia-Pacific region, which is the driving force of the global economy, brings peace and prosperity to the United States."
• Katsuyuki Kawai, a political aide to Abe in charge of diplomacy, said that he after meeting Abe he had been instructed an unnamed official to visit Washington the following week. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga added that it was not because Japan was unprepared for Trump's win. "We have been preparing so that we can respond to any situation because our stance is that our alliance with the U.S. remains to be the cornerstone of our diplomacy whoever becomes the next president."

Kazakhstan

• President Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated Donald Trump on being elected as the 45th President of the United States. The President wished Donald Trump success and invited him to visit Kazakhstan. Adding "I believe that under your leadership the United States will remain a mainstay in maintaining stability, security and prosperity throughout the world".

Malaysia

• Prime Minister Najib Razak congratulated U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, saying the Republican victor had appealed to Americans who wanted to see the United States less embroiled in intervention abroad. Najib said he looked forward to continuing a partnership with the United States under Trump's presidency.

Myanmar

• President’s Office Deputy-director and spokesman for Myanmar President Htin Kyaw, Zaw Htay said “I believe that the relationship between the USA and Burma (Myanmar) can only get better under President Trump”. Following the victory of Trump in the election, Zaw congratulate him on Facebook and said "Best wishes for you to make America Great Again!".

Pakistan

• Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his historic victory in the 2016 US Presidential elections. Sharif stated "On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I wish to extend to you and the people of the United States, our most sincere felicitations on your election as the 45th President of the United States. Most importantly, your momentous success is a testimony to the confidence that the people of the United States have reposed in your leadership, vision and commitment to serve your great country," Sharif said. He said Pakistan and the United States have enjoyed a strategic partnership, rooted in the shared ideals of freedom, democracy, mutual respect, and commonality of interests. "I wish to re-affirm my government’s commitment to further strengthening and deepening of our relations, in a manner truly reflective of the aspirations of our two nations. I am looking forward to closely working with you, to bring our two countries closer and making our partnership an important vehicle for the realization of peace, security and prosperity in the region and beyond," he said.

Philippines

• President Rodrigo Duterte offered "warm congratulations" to Trump and looks forward to working with him to enhance relations, according to a statement by Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar.
• President Duterte, at a gathering of Filipinos in Kuala Lumpur during his Malaysian visit, said that he "[doesn't] want to fight because Trump is there." Duterte has been hostile with the United States and U.S. President Barack Obama. He, then, congratulated Trump and greeted him, "Mabuhay ka! [May you live!]".

Singapore

• Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong congratulated Trump saying "voters have elected a president whom they feel best represents them and Singapore fully respects their decision." He added that Singapore will continue to work together with the United States to cultivate strong ties.

South Korea

• President Park Geun-hye congratulated Trump on being elected as the 45th president of the United States. The President said she "hopes for further closer cooperation between the two nations on North Korea's nuclear issue to maintain the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia and beyond on the back of the deepening and developing alliance" according to Presidential spokesman Jung Youn-kuk.

Sri Lanka

• President Maithripala Sirisena in a twitter message congratulated newly elected US President Donald J Trump. “My warm congratulations to US president-elect Donald J. Trump on this historic victory,” the tweet said.
• Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said "Mr. Trump’s path to white house has indeed been truly remarkable. We look forward to working closely with you and your team,” he said.

Taiwan

• President Tsai Ing-wen sent a letter of congratulations to Trump and stated that under his leadership, relations between the ROC (Taiwan) and the United States are certain to grow even stronger in the years to come.

Tajikistan

• President Emomali Rahmon congratulated Trump on his victory and hopes for further expansion of cooperation and partnership with the United States under his term.

Thailand

• Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha extended his congratulations to Trump on his stunning victory in the election. Prayut said "We have to adjust to change. Things keep changing. I have not been indifferent to change. Instead, I have been keeping abreast of it".

Tibetan Government in Exile

• The Dalai Lama has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, saying the world places great hope in the democratic vision and leadership of the US. In a congratulatory letter sent to Trump on Wednesday, he said the Tibetan people and himself were honoured with the support received by respective US Presidents and fellow Americans in the Tibetan people's endeavour to protect and preserve ancient Buddhist culture.
• Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay also congratulated Trump on his election victory. "I am grateful for the people and government of the US for hosting the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama, at the White House on many occasions," he said. Sangay added that the Tibetan people are immensely grateful to the US for applauding and supporting amiddle-way' approach and encouraging dialogue between the Dalai Lama and Chinese authorities to lower tensions and resolve our differences.

Europe

Belarus

• President Alexander Lukashenko sent his greetings to Donald Trump, saying "Your active, sincere, and courageous position during the election campaign inspired the American society, returned it to true democracy."

Czech Republic

• President Miloš Zeman congratulated Donald Trump and noted that he "shares his views" and "appreciates Trump's public demeanor". Zeman also invited Trump for state visit to Prague.
• Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka tweeted that Trump had won on "aggressive populism" but at least "he knows, unlike some of his predecessors, where Czechia lies." Sobotka also congratulated Trump and added he believes the United States will remain a reliable and stable ally.

Denmark

• Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen released a statement that read Trump was elected after an unusually fierce and confrontational campaign. He also congratulated Trump and expressed a hope for continued good relations between Europe and the U.S.

Finland

• President Sauli Niinistö congratulated Trump and wished him luck and "wisdom in his significant duties." He also highlighted the international tension and the role of the president of the United States in shaping the world.

France

• President François Hollande says the election "opens a period of uncertainty. It must be faced with lucidity and clarity." He also congratulated Trump "as is natural between two heads of state [but] certain positions taken by Donald Trump during the American campaign must be confronted with the values and interests we share with the United States. What is at stake is peace, the fight against terrorism, the situation in the Middle East. It is economic relations and the preservation of the planet." He had previously endorsed Clinton.
• National Front leader Marine Le Pen congratulated Trump even before the final result. She wrote on Twitter of her support for the "American people, free!".

Germany

• Chancellor Angela Merkel offered close cooperation with the United States. She called the electoral campaign "unique" and stressed "democracy, freedom, the respect for the law and the dignity of human beings, independent of their origin, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political position" are values for both Germany and the U.S.
• Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said: "Trump is the pioneer of a new authoritarian and chauvinist international movement. He is also a warning for us".
• Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Germany respected the outcome despite it not being favored by most Germans. "The result is not to be underestimated. The result is different from what most people in Germany desired. But of course, we have to accept it."
• Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said the result was "a big shock," and was "a vote against Washington, against the establishment. We Europeans obviously know that as partners in the NATO, Donald Trump will naturally ask what 'are you achieving for the alliance,' but we will also ask 'what's your stand toward the alliance.'" She added the government were work to establish working level contacts to find out the new contact persons.
• Christian Democratic Union head of the Bundestag's Foreign Affair Committee Norbert Röttgen said: "We’re realizing now that we have no idea what this American president will do if the voice of anger enters office and the voice of anger becomes the most powerful man in the world."

Greece

• President Prokopis Pavlopoulos sent a congratulatory message stating:

On the occasion of your election as the 45th President of the United States of America I wish you every success in your important mission at a time of global changes and challenges. Greece and the United States are linked by a long and durable friendship based on shared values of freedom, human rights and democracy. Today our two countries are important allies, linked both within NATO and the Euro-Atlantic Community, and the millions of Greek Americans. I am confident that during your presidency, those links will continue to be strengthened and enhanced, to the mutual benefit of our nations, and for the benefit of world peace, stability and progress. Please accept, on behalf of the Greek people and myself, sincere wishes for your personal health and for the welfare of the American people.

Hungary

• Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent his congratulatory message in a Facebook post. "What great news. Democracy is still alive", he wrote. In a government statement, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, hailing Trump's victory, said "courageous approaches, new and innovative policies will be needed" during these times, when "a new era has begun in both the world economy and world politics, which poses historic challenges for the whole world".

Ireland

• President Michael D. Higgins spoke of the deep connection between Ireland and the United States, conveying "best wishes to President Elect Donald Trump, wishing him and the American people every good fortune for his term in office."

Italy

• Prime Minister Matteo Renzi vowed to maintain strong and friendly ties between Italy and the United States and said that the international community should consider Trump's election as a new starting point.

Malta

• Prime Minister Joseph Muscat while in New York for a seminar wrote, "I congratulate US President-elect Donald Trump. Now it is time for Europe and US to get closer to each other and not the other way around."

Netherlands

• Right-wing Member of Parlement Geert Wilders wrote on Twitter "A historic victory! A revolution." He added that : "We also will give our country back to the people of the Netherlands."

Poland

• Polish President Andrzej Duda congratulated Trump on his victory and expressed interest in a soon as possible meeting between the two presidents.

Portugal

• President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa sent Trump a message of congratulations and wished him success. He also made reference to the "bonds of friendship that unite Portugal and the USA, and the significant community of Portuguese and Luso-Americans in the United States."
• Prime Minister António Costa made a brief statement when asked about the election results: "We have the habit of respecting the democratic decisions of friendly Peoples, with whom we have established relations... We wish to maintain the excellent relationship with have had, throughout History, with the United States; our relations with the USA are centuries-old... Portugal has had several governments, the USA have had several governments; we have relations between States, between Peoples."
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the behalf of the XXI Constitutional Government, congratulated Trump, and noted: "We trust that the foreign policy priorities of the new Administration will conform to the values that have guided the actions of the United States around the world, to the commitment to the United Nations' multilateral system, to the North Atlantic Alliance, and to its relations with the European Union. Portugal shall loyally cooperate with the United States, bilaterally and multilaterally, and respect international law and the democratic values that strengthen the ties that so deeply connect the two countries."
• The Left Bloc's Political Commission released a statement to the press: "Donald Trump's victory is terrible news to the United States and the world. It's a victory of hate politics — hate towards equal rights, towards immigration, and towards the primacy of human rights... it's the most impressive case of the post-financial-crisis cycle of the desintegration of political systems." The Portuguese Communist Party noted that "the election... has reflected the deep problems, contradictions and inequalities that affect the country's society, the expression of the depth of capitalism's structural crisis affecting the world's greatest imperialist power." Assunção Cristas, leader of the conservative People's Party, was quoted saying that "today is the day to respect the free and democratic decision of the American people, and accept the results" and underscoring the need of careful consideration on the subject of opinion polls.

Russia

• President Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump and said: "The current US-Russian relations cannot be called friendly. Hopefully, with the new U.S. president a more constructive dialogue will be possible between our countries."
• Duma Foreign Affairs Committee member Vyacheslav Novikov said "three minutes ago, Hillary Clinton acknowledged her defeat in the U.S. presidential elections and just a second ago, Trump began his speech as president-elect. I congratulate all of you on this." The Duma then broke into applause.
• Liberal Democratic Party leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky said: "We of course regard with satisfaction that the better candidate of the two presented to the American voters was victorious." He added that he hoped the Ambassador to Russia John Tefft would leave. "We hope that this ambassador leaves Russia ... he hates Russia."

Serbia

• President Tomislav Nikolić congratulated Trump and said: "We must make additional efforts to establish even more friendly relations with the United States."
• Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić congratulated Trump on his "great victory" in the U.S. presidential elections. In his message he said: "I take this opportunity to express my sincere congratulations on your election success and the great victory in the presidential election. I believe you will approach your duties as the 45th president of the United States with the dedication and determination that characterized also your remarkable campaign. The leadership that you have shown on this occasion, represents a strong will that is necessary not only to citizens of the United States, but also to the whole world. I sincerely hope that your victory will contribute to continuing improvement of bilateral relations between Serbia and the United States, which are already on the path of progress and development, to the mutual benefit of our two countries."

Ukraine

• President Petro Poroshenko congratulated Trump and said: "This is a symbol of true democracy when nobody knew the results of the elections until the very last moment. And this is a feature of true democracy always professed and promoted by our reliable and strategic American partners and friends". The Ukrainian President is hopeful that the U.S. would continue to provide support in two important spheres - struggle of Ukrainians against Russian aggression, for freedom and independence, restoration of sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as in the implementation of large-scale reforms in various spheres, starting from the fight against corruption, energy sector reform, ensuring the rule of law, implementation of constitutional amendments on justice, reformation of public procurement system, security and defense etc; despite being worried about Donald Trump's Presidency tie with Russia. Petro Poroshenko also expects that the Commission for Strategic Partnership would restore its functioning shortly. The President invited the newly elected President of the United States Donald Trump to visit Ukraine.

United Kingdom

• Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated Trump. In relation to Brexit, she invoked the so-called "Special Relationship" stating that the two countries would remain "strong and close partners on trade, security and defence."
• Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, a key figure in the Brexit campaign earlier in 2016, congratulated Trump and looked forward to opportunities to co-operate between the two countries. He had previously ridiculed Trump for his statements on Islam in Europe.
• Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who had removed Trump from a list of business ambassadors to the country due to his comments on Islam, said that it was not the result she wanted but that the American decision should be respected.
• Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn gave a mixed reaction, opining that Trump's victory was the American people's reaction to failed economic policies and a distant "governing elite". However, he added that some of Trump's views used "divisive rhetoric" that was "clearly wrong".
• Leader of the UK Independence Party Nigel Farage congratulated Trump's win, praising his campaign and his "post-Brexit values". Farage supported Trump's candidacy throughout the general election and even spoke at a rally of his on one occasion.

Vatican

• Cardinal Pietro Parolin, as Vatican Secretary of State, expressed respect for the will of the American people, noting the strong election turnout. He wished that the president-elect could serve towards the well-being of his people and the furtherance of world peace.

Middle East

Egypt

• A statement from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's office said that he personally congratulated Trump during a telephone call, and that he was the first world leader to do so. "The U.S. President-elect Donald Trump expressed his utmost appreciation to the president, pointing out that his was the first international call he had received to congratulate him on winning the election," the statement read. Sisi was the first Arab leader to have met Trump two months earlier during the opening of the seventy-first session of the United Nations General Assembly. The result was also welcomed by many Egyptian members of Parliament.

Iran

• President Hassan Rouhani said the result would not change his country's policies. He added, in reference to Trump's administration possibly distancing the U.S. from the rest of the world, that: "The position of the United States has been weakened within the international community and in the world’s public opinion as a result of wrongful policies, and a wider gap with the global community and Europe will further harm that position." He also said that the U.S. could not spread Iranophobia as forcefully anymore in order to get international consensus against Iran. "The Islamic Republic’s policy of constructive interaction with the world and breaking up nuclear sanctions, has placed Iran’s economic ties with all countries on an improving and irreversible course." He noted that the JCPOA was an agreement with a one country or government but was approved by the UN Security Council Resolution and thus could not be overturned unilaterally.
• Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, while visiting Romania, that Iran expects a new government to respect the JCPOA. "It is our norm not to interfere in the domestic affairs of other countries. Since Iran and the US have no political relations, what is important is that America’s next president is bound by the multilateral commitments of the JCPOA. We are certain the international community would expect the same thing from the United States of America." Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi also said that U.S. policies in the past decades brought about "an unpleasant, bitter experience" for the Iran. "What is important to Iran and its people, and would be used by them as evaluation criteria is the next US administration’s future performance and executive policies." He added that the policies of previous administration, including intervention in the Middle East, are the “main factor behind the escalation of tensions." As such, it called for a review of its policies vis-à-vis other regions.
• Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said the outcome indicates "a rise in frustration and distrust among the majority of the American society with the current structure and trends in the country." He also hoped the result would lead to a revision of policies that had been "based on disregard for the interests of the majority and reliance on countless resources, which it was using to pursue imperialism, interventionism, warfare, and bloodshed against other countries." He noted that no change in government in another country would make Iran change its "independent course and smart attitude."

Iraq

• The Popular Mobilization Forces of Iraq congratulated Trump on Twitter and stated that "together we will defeat ISIS".

Israel

• President Reuven Rivlin congratulated Trump. He added: "I hope together Israelis and Americans can grow our innovation and cooperation, which are the fruits of liberty, and equality."
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump. His statement added that "President-elect Trump is a true friend of the State of Israel. We will work together to advance the security, stability and peace in our region. [...] I'm certain that President-elect Trump and I will continue to strengthen the unique alliance between Israel and the United States, and bring it to new heights."
• Education Minister Naftali Bennett said: "Trump’s victory is an opportunity for Israel to immediately retract the notion of a Palestinian state. This is the position of the president-elect. The era of a Palestinian state is over."

Palestine

• President Mahmoud Abbas hoped the Middle East peace process "will be achieved" during Trump’s presidency and also congratulated him.
• Saeb Erekat, Abbas' aide, said he did not expect a change in U.S. policies over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict under Trump. He added that both the Republican and Democratic parties were committed to a two-state solution and that he thought "this will not change with the coming administration."

Saudi Arabia

• King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated Trump on winning the presidential election and confirmed Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to promote the historical and strategic relations with the United States, and work together to bring peace and stability to the Middle East and the world, as well wishing the American people further progress and prosperity under his leadership.
• Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal congratulated Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential victory on Twitter although previously he was involved in a argument with Trump on Twitter, saying "President elect @realDonaldTrump whatever the past differences, America has spoken, congratulations & best wishes for your presidency".

Turkey

• President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: "I hope that this choice of the American people will lead to beneficial steps being taken for the world concerning basic rights and freedoms, democracy and developments in our region."
• Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ said a change will not make a big difference to the "deep-rooted" relations between the two countries. "...in essence our relations are relations between two states and we hope that under the new presidential term the Turkish-U.S. relations will be much better. That is our expectation. I saw an intense campaign for Hillary Clinton's victory. Artists, sportsmen, all personalities worked for Clinton's victory. But in elections, it is important to embrace the people. No one has won elections through newspaper headlines, opinion polls or television (campaigns)."

North America

Bermuda (a Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom)

• The US Consul General has said relations between the United States and Bermuda will remain cordial and productive during Donald Trump’s presidency.

Canada

• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this via Facebook on November 9, 2016: "I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory in the United States. Our shared values are strong. Our common purpose is to build countries where everyone has a fair chance to succeed, and where the government works first, foremost and always for the people it governs. The Canadian government will continue its hard work toward these ends, and we offer our hand in partnership with our neighbours as friends and allies as they move forward."
• Former diplomat Colin Robertson said Clinton winning would have been beneficial for Canada's because of the continuity it would have offered with Obama's tenure. "We've already got a reset relationship starting in March, confirmed at the end of June when the president came up here."

Cayman Islands (Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom)

• Premier Alden McLaughlin office released a 56-word statement which said that “The Cayman Islands congratulates Donald Trump and the Republican Party on an emphatic victory in yesterday’s presidential election,” he said. “We will watch with interest as Mr Trump organises his Cabinet and sets his policies as well as his agenda for the next four years and look forward to a positive working relationship with the new US administration.

Mexico

• President Enrique Peña Nieto congratulated Trump via Twitter saying "Mexico and the U.S. are friends, partners and allies who should continue working for the competitiveness and the development of North America".

Oceania

Australia

• Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull congratulated Donald Trump on his election and thanked Barack Obama for his leadership over the past eight years. He also said that the U.S. was "a great and powerful nation and they are a great and powerful friend." Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said that her government is ready to work with whomever the American people "in their wisdom" choose. She added that a U.S. presidential election is always a momentous occasion and in this instance, "it has been a particularly bruising, divisive and hard-fought campaign." She further said the new administration will face a number of challenges, including in Asia-Pacific, and Australia wants to work constructively with the new administration to ensure the continued presence and leadership of the United States in the region. She said the U.S. is "our major security ally" and the largest foreign direct investor and the second-largest trading partner. "The United States is also the guarantor and defender of the rules-based international order that has underpinned so much of our economic and security issues. And interests."

New Zealand

• Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce, on behalf of Prime Minister John Key, moved in the House of Representatives "that the House convey its congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his election as the next President of the United States, and to Vice-President-elect Mike Pence on his election, and in doing so express our desire to work with the incoming Trump Administration to continue building on New Zealand's already strong relationship with the United States." The motion was agreed to 106 votes to 14, with the Green Party opposing.

Papua New Guinea

• Prime Minister Peter O'Neill extend his congratulations to Trump on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea. In a statement, he said "the result of the election is a decision of the American people and Papua New Guinea will work with the elected government of the day, as we do in every partner nation". The Prime Minister also congratulated Clinton for her hard-fought campaign and thanked her for her relationship with Papua New Guinea as well for her inspiration to women and girls around the world.

South America

Argentina

• Argentine chancellor Susana Malcorra congratulated Trump for his victory, but also regretted that the US did not elect a female president for the first time. President Mauricio Macri also congratulated him shortly afterwards.

Brazil

• President Michel Temer issued a statement that read Trump's election will not change the relationship between the two countries that is "institutional" and "from State to State."

Colombia

• President Juan Manuel Santos wrote on Twitter that "We celebrate the democratic spirit of the United States. With Donald Trump we will continue to strengthen our bilateral relations."
• The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press releases stating that "The Government of Colombia congratulates the Republican candidate Donald Trump for his victory in the elections and wishes him success in the role as the new president of the United States of America." The statement also read that "the strategic relations between Colombia and the United States have had a bipartisan backing, and has characterised itself for successful cooperation, a profound political dialogue, and a diversified agenda that positively impacts both countries".

Nicaragua

• President Daniel Ortega sent a message to Trump on the occasion of his election as the next President of the United States. He saluted his electoral triumph on behalf of the Nicaraguan people and the Government saying "We join those who believe that it is possible to work with the United States to contribute to a world that privileges dialogue and understanding to attend the serious problems that affect humanity prioritizing peace. From our dignified and free Nicaragua which works in Christianity, Socialism and Solidarity, I greet you, your family and your people."

Supranational bodies

European Union

• Donald Tusk congratulated Trump and invited him to a EU-US summit to improve co-operations.

NATO

• Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, whose organization Trump has said was "obsolete" during the campaign, said:

  US leadership is as important as ever. Our Alliance has brought together America's closest friends in times of peace and of conflict for almost 70 years. A strong NATO is good for the United States, and good for Europe. We face a challenging new security environment, including hybrid warfare, cyber attacks, the threat of terrorism. NATO has responded with determination to the new security situation. But we have more work to do. And I look forward to meeting Mr. Trump soon, and welcoming him to Brussels for the NATO Summit next year to discuss the way forward.

He further added: "NATO's security guarantee is a treaty commitment and all allies have made a solemn commitment to defend each other and this is something which is absolute and unconditioned." He reminded that NATO was part of Operation Enduring Freedom and that NATO "is important both for collective defence in Europe and to provide help and play a role in the fight against international terrorism."

Financial markets

The Mexican peso rallied in the day before the election on speculation Trump would lose over his alleged anti-Mexican comments, while the stock markets of the world also rallied on speculation Clinton would win after the dropping of FBI charges against Clinton. The price of gold, in turn, dropped after days of increasing for the same reason.

After the result, the US dollar and stock markets sank, especially in the Asia–Pacific region which was open as the result came in. In like measure, traditional safe haven assets such as sovereign bonds and gold were higher. The Mexican peso fell about 13%. Dow Jones futures also fell about 3%. The day after the election, however, the Dow Jones rose 257 points despite the "knee-jerk reaction" of the night before. Japan's Nikkei fell by over 6.1%. The price of oil also fell by 2.4%. Notably, however, unlike other global markets, Russia's MICEX rose after the result.

See also

• International opinion polling for the United States presidential election, 2016