International reactions to the 2016 United States presidential election

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the recent US presidential election, calling for stronger "dialogue and communication" between the two nations, BTA reported. Xi emphasized that both countries must work toward "understanding," noting that cooperation benefits both sides while confrontation harms them.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with US President-elect Donald Trump late on Wednesday and discussed improving cooperation between the two countries in his new term.

According to a readout from the Turkish Presidency, Erdogan congratulated Trump on his election victory. [Reuters]

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump on winning the November 5 US presidential elections.

"I congratulate Donald Trump on the victory. Together, we face serious challenges that are ahead of us. Serbia is committed to cooperation with the US on stability, prosperity and peace," Vucic wrote in an Instagram post.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that it is uncertain whether Vladimir Putin will extend congratulations to Donald Trump on his election victory. He emphasized that the United States is considered an enemy country by Russia, both directly and indirectly involved in the conflict against Russia.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sent his congratulations to Donald Trump on his election to the U.S.As the Greek Prime Minister said, “Greece looks forward to further deepening the strategic partnership between our two countries.”

In detail the post of Kyriakos Mitsotakis:

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Greek Prime Minister on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump, who has claimed victory in the US presidential election.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Donald Trump on his expected victory in the U.S. presidential election, calling it the "biggest comeback in U.S. political history." Orban, a vocal supporter of Trump since 2016, expressed his enthusiasm on social media, emphasizing that Trump's victory is a "much-needed win for the world."

It seems that some officials in Brussels are nostalgic for Donald Trump, viewing his potential re-election to the White House as a “bitter pill” that could nevertheless drive changes within the European bloc, especially in defense matters.

The Hungarian Prime Minister, in an interview with TV channel M1, stated that Trump's plans are in line with Hungary's interests.

US President Donald Trump believes NATO needs to expand to include countries in the Middle East, and suggests a new name for the 70-year-old Alliance: NATOME, short for NATO-Middle East.

"What a beautiful name -- NATOME," Trump said Thursday, pronouncing it "Nay-TOE-me."