US Presidential election 2016: World leaders congratulate Donald Trump, Modi praises his friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on being elected as US President, saying he looks forward to working with him closely to take Indo-US ties to a new height.

“Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being elected as the 45th US President,” Modi said in a tweet.

He said the country looks forward to working closely with Trump to strengthen bilateral ties.

“We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height,” the Prime Minister said.

“We appreciate the friendship you have articulated towards India during your campaign, @realDonaldTrump,” he said.

Trump on Wednesday (IST) beat seasoned politician Hillary Clinton in the knife-edge polls, defying the odds to become the 45th US President.

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Narendra Modi

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being elected as the 45th US President.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

Pauline Hanson

@realDonaldTrump Mr President my door will always be open. Congrats on behalf of Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party of OZ. #MAGA#auspol

— Pauline Hanson (@PaulineHansonOz) November 9, 2016

Giriraj Singh

Congratulations Dear @realDonaldTrump ,#MakeUSIndiaRelation great again

— Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) November 9, 2016

Florian Philippot

Florian Philippot, tweeted: “Their world is collapsing. Ours is being built.”

Marine Le Pen's most senior strategist: "Their world is collapsing. Ours is being built" #Trump#ElectionNighthttps://t.co/Ot6yTbZZFv

— Angelique Chrisafis (@achrisafis) November 9, 2016

Geert Wilders

The Dutch far-right leader and MP Geert Wilders expressed his jubilation after early wins for Trump. He wrote: Your victory is historic and for all of us!

CONGRATULATIONS @realDonaldTrump !!

Your victory is historic and for all of us!#ElectionDay#MakeAmericaGreatAgainpic.twitter.com/jZRJNYtP1M

— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) November 9, 2016

Ukip’s leader Nigel Farage tweeted: Looks like 2016 is going to be the year of two big political revolutions @realDonaldTrump. Would be bigger than Brexit!

Looks like 2016 is going to be the year of two big political revolutions @realDonaldTrump. Would be bigger than Brexit! pic.twitter.com/jqANN6UU49

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) November 9, 2016