(Reuters) – The following is reaction from global leaders to Donald Trump being sworn in as U.S. president on Monday.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT
“President Trump is always decisive, and the peace through strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a long-term and just peace, which is the top priority.”
TAYYIP ERDOGAN, PRESIDENT OF TURKEY
“Since Mr. Trump repeatedly said he would end the Russia-Ukraine war, we as Turkey will do whatever necessary in this regard. We need to resolve this issue as soon as possible. This issue will be on our agenda with our talks with Mr. Trump, and we would take our steps accordingly. I wish Mr. Trump’s second term would bring good for all humanity.”
OLAF SCHOLZ, GERMAN CHANCELLOR
“Today President Donald Trump takes office. Congratulations! The U.S. is our closest ally and the aim of our policy is always a good transatlantic relationship. The EU, with 27 members and more than 400 million people, is a strong union.”
JUSTIN TRUDEAU, CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER
“Congratulations, President Trump. Canada and the U.S. have the world’s most successful economic partnership. We have the chance to work together again — to create more jobs and prosperity for both our nations.”
KEIR STARMER, BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
“For centuries, the relationship between our two nations has been one of collaboration, cooperation and enduring partnership … Together, we have defended the world from tyranny and worked towards our mutual security and prosperity.”
“With President Trump’s longstanding affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue.”
URSULA VON DER LEYEN, EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT
“Best wishes President @realDonaldTrump, for your tenure as 47th President of the United States. The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges. Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security. This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership.”
MARK RUTTE, NATO SECRETARY GENERAL
“With President Trump back in office we will turbo-charge defence spending & production. My warm congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as 47th President of the USA, and to @JDVance as Vice President. Together we can achieve peace through strength – through @NATO.”
CHARLES, BRITAIN’S KING:
The king has sent a personal message of congratulations to President Trump on his inauguration, reflecting on the enduring special relationship between the UK and U.S., according to Buckingham Palace.
ULF KRISTERSSON, PRIME MINISTER OF SWEDEN
“Warm congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Sweden looks forward to continued close cooperation with the U.S.”
ALEXANDER STUBB, PRESIDENT OF FINLAND
“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you @realDonaldTrump as you assume office as the President of the United States. The U.S. is our key strategic partner and ally. I look forward to close cooperation during your term.”
(Editing by Ros Russell)
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