World leaders congratulated Trump after he came back to the White House after his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. Several leaders hoped for the sustaining of the relations and strategic partnership with the United States.
During the address in Europe German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the U.S.-Germany relationship and showed confidence in their future work together. United Kingdom Prime Minister Starmer pointed out the ongoing deep friendship between Britain and the USA as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen committed to help solve international issues.
Asian leaders like Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about deepening ties with the U.S. Ishiba shared goals for a free and open Indo-Pacific. At the same time, Modi referred to Trump as a "dear friend" and anticipated closer collaboration.
Others Latin American countries expressed concern after the Trump administration’s actions and words. Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino responded to Trump’s words, saying the latter cannot take over the Panama Canal and that it belongs to Panama. Cuba also rejected Trump’s move to re-list it as a state sponsor of terrorism with President Miguel Díaz-Canel hailing the move an act of arrogance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Trump for backing Israeli efforts with Hamas while looking ahead to deeper security partnerships in the region. Ahmed al-Sharaa from Syria's interim leadership anticipated better U.S.-Syria relations under President Trump would benefit the region's peace.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Trump's previous success in the Middle East and looked forward to working together more. Turkish Foreign Minister Bahçeli backed Syria's continued cooperation with the United States to secure stability when he met with Bogdanov.
Donald Trump's return as U.S. president has divided global leaders into two groups who either want to strengthen ties with America or worry about his future policies. The international partnerships will determine their course of development during the coming months.