Cairo: Hani Kamal El-Din
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential elections, describing him as a personal friend. Erdoğan expressed hope that Trump’s win would contribute to resolving various regional and global conflicts, including the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
The Turkish presidency released a statement quoting Erdoğan saying, “I congratulate my friend Donald Trump, who, after a tough battle, won the U.S. presidential election and was re-elected as President of the United States.”
Erdoğan expressed his hope that Trump would play a role in addressing ongoing regional and global crises, especially the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. He added that Trump could contribute significantly to resolving these issues, which remain critical in the international arena.
Trump had already declared his victory in the presidential race, and world leaders began offering their congratulations. Many political figures from around the world extended their well-wishes to Trump as he secured his second term as President of the United States.
The U.S. presidential elections saw a fierce battle between Trump, the Republican candidate, and Kamala Harris, the current Vice President and Democratic nominee. Despite the intense political tensions surrounding the elections, Trump’s victory marked a pivotal moment in U.S. politics, prompting analysts to anticipate significant developments on the global stage.
