Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with the new US President Donald Trump after his election victory.
Albanese wrote to X on Thursday morning to confirm that he had personally congratulated Trump in a phone call in which they also discussed the importance of the Australia-United States alliance.
He said they also discussed “the strength of the Australia-US relationship across security, AUKUS, trade and investment”.
“I look forward to working together in the interest of both our countries,” Albanese wrote on X.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with the new US President Donald Trump after his election victory. Source: MONKEY / Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP
This comes after Trump's stronger-than-expected victory after Americans cast their votes on Wednesday (AEDT). Polls showed him tied with Democratic rival Kamala Harris .
Trump, who will become the 47th US president, is expected to win the necessary 270 Electoral College votes and is also currently leading the popular vote. Harris (AEDT).
Republicans are too but the House of Representatives is still up for grabs.
Earlier Thursday morning, Albanese told reporters that his administration would work closely with Trump's administration if it is sworn in.
“I look forward to speaking with President Trump and working with him for the benefit of both our countries,” he said.
“President Trump has run a campaign based on change and he has made it clear that he will do things differently, so we should not be surprised if things change. But we must also have real confidence in ourselves and our place in the world as well, and our ability to advance our interests together as Australians.”
Albanians have never met the incoming leader, and in 2017, when Trump was the 45th US president, he said he “scared the hell out of him”.
The possibility of a Trump election had been raised previously Australia's largest trading partner.
But Albanians and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have indicated the Australia-US alliance will remain strong, despite policy differences likely to emerge.
“It is an alliance that throughout history has had times when leaders and governments have been at odds,” Wong told ABC Radio on Thursday.
'The previous Trump administration withdrew from global climate agreements, but we did not do that.
“We will continue to work with the new government and the alliance is large enough and strong enough to deal with differences. Ultimately, we share a high degree of alignment in strategic objectives.”
Opposition leader Peter Dutton also congratulated the Republican leader on behalf of the federal coalition.
He described the US as an “overwhelming force for good” and stated that the world was at its best when Australia's close ally was strong and at its best.
Here's how other leaders responded to Trump's victory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Trump on his “impressive election victory” and said he looked forward to “discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine's strategic partnership with the US.”
“I appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach to global affairs. This is precisely the principle that can practically bring a just peace in Ukraine closer,” Zelenskyy said on X.
“We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump's decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.”
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent “sincere congratulations” to his “friend Donald Trump [his] historic election victory”.
“As you build on the successes of your previous tenure, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the comprehensive global and strategic partnership between India and the US,” he said.
“Let us work together for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and said he would try to “work together” to strengthen the economies and security of both countries.
“The friendship between Canada and the US is the envy of the world,” Trudeau X posted next to a photo of the two during Trump's previous term as president.
“I know that President Trump and I will work together to create greater opportunity, prosperity and security for both of our countries.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was “the greatest comeback in history,” and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir tweeted: “Yesssss, God bless Trump.”
Netanyahu further said: “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a strong renewed commitment to the grand alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge win! In true friendship.”
said Donald Trump would be “much more pro-Israel” than Harris.
Ian Parmeter, a researcher at the Australian National University's Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, said: “Trump is likely to give Netanyahu much freer rein to do what he needs to do to win the war.”
Another – Emma Shortis, a senior researcher on international and security affairs at public policy think tank The Australia Institute – said it was difficult to say “with certainty” what Trump's position on the Middle East would be , noting that his policy positions “often depend on who he last talked to.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Starmer congratulated Trump on his “historic election victory”.
“I look forward to working with you in the years to come,” he said.
“As the closest allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and entrepreneurship.”
French President Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said: “Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have done for four years – with your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For greater peace and prosperity.”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacia Lula Da Silva
Brazilian President Luiz Inacia Lula Da Silva congratulated President Donald Trump on his election victory and return to the presidency of the United States.
“Democracy is the voice of the people and it must always be respected. The world needs dialogue and joint work to achieve greater peace, development and prosperity. I wish the new government happiness and success.”
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, congratulated Trump 'warmly'.
“The EU [European Union] and the US is more than just allies. We are connected by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens.
“So let's work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that continues to deliver for them.”
NATO chief Mark Rutte
Rutte congratulated Trump and emphasized that members increased their military spending in response to Trump's continued criticism of the Western alliance.
“I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will once again be critical to keeping our alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to promote peace through strength through NATO,” Rutte said in a message. on social media platform
With reporting by the Australian Associated Press and Reuters.
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