Trump's victory: How world leaders have reacted

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World leaders are reacting to the the triumph of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election. As news of the result was confirmed, they began to send congratulations - some fulsome, some more tentative - to the business mogul.

The European Union

Foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said that trans-Atlantic ties with the US went beyond the election of Donald Trump.

"We'll continue to work together, rediscovering the strength of Europe," she said.

EU Parliament President Martin Schulz said the result must be honoured and that Mr Trump "managed to become the standard-bearer of the angst and fears of millions of Americans".

Russia

The Kremlin in a statement said that President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to Mr Trump expressing "hope for joint work to restore Russian-American relations from their state of crisis".

Mr Putin called for action to address "pressing international issues" and "effective responses to challenges concerning global security" urging a "constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington", which he said "would serve the interests of both countries".

China

The foreign ministry said that China was hoping to work with the new US government to boost bilateral relations.

"US China trade relations are mutually beneficial. Two mature big powers like the US and China will handle things well," foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said.

"We look forward to working together with the new US administration to push forward consistent, healthy and stable China-US relations which could be beneficial to the people of the two countries and to the world."

Iran

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the new US president should stick by the nuclear deal with Iran, the official Irna news agency reported.

"Iran and America have no political relations, but it is important that the future US president realises his duty to uphold the multilateral obligations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and we expect the international community to require this of the United States of America," Mr Zarif said.

In her message of congratulation, Prime Minister Theresa May focused on the "special relationship" between the two countries. She said that she hoped that Mr Trump's win would mean a continuation of shared values, including "freedom, democracy and enterprise".

"We are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence," she said.

"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."

Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged a continuing close relationship between the US and Japan in his message of congratulation.

"I express my heartfelt congratulations on your election as the next president of the United States," his statement said. "Japan and the United States are unshakeable allies connected by common values such as freedom, democracy, basic human rights and rule of law."

Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he hoped Mr Trump's victory would lead to positive steps for the Middle East and more freedom in the world.

"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," he said in a speech in Istanbul.

Israel

Hard line Jewish Home party leader and Education Minister Naftali Bennett said the notion of a Palestinian state was over after Donald Trump's win.

"Trump's victory is an opportunity for Israel to immediately retract the notion of a Palestinian state in the centre of the country, which would hurt our security and just cause," he said.

"This is the position of the president-elect... The era of a Palestinian state is over."