Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reached out to President-elect Donald Trump to extend well wishes to the American people under his upcoming presidency. The Saudi ambassador confirmed the call, highlighting the enduring relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
During his initial term, Trump notably chose Saudi Arabia for his inaugural foreign trip and made efforts to facilitate a significant peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians. Additionally, he focused on bolstering Israel's regional ties and increasing pressure on Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Trump and emphasized the importance of maintaining a close dialogue and advancing cooperation between their nations. Zelensky also commended Trump's dedication to achieving peace through strength.
Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed his congratulations to Trump in a phone call, as reported by sources familiar with the conversation. The Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, declined to provide further details regarding the call.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer separately spoke with Trump to congratulate him on his victory and reaffirm their countries' strong alliances with the US. Starmer discussed the situation in the Middle East and stressed the significance of regional stability during his call with Trump.
According to a statement from Meloni's office, the Italian prime minister and Trump expressed their mutual commitment to closely coordinate efforts in promoting stability and security, particularly concerning the conflict in Ukraine and other issues in the Middle East.
