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Leaders from around the world congratulated new US President Donald Trump on Monday as he officially took office. Middle East leaders including UAE President Sheikh Mohamed wished Mr Trump and his administration well after the inauguration.
"I wish him and his administration success and I look forward to working with him to further advance UAE-US strategic relations and promote regional peace and stability," Sheikh Mohamed wrote in a post on X.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also sent his congratulations, saying that Mr Trump's first presidency included "groundbreaking moments in the history of the great alliance between our two countries", citing the Abraham Accords and withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal.
"On behalf of the people of Israel, I also want to thank you for your efforts in helping free Israeli hostages. I look forward to working with you to return the remaining hostages, to destroy Hamas' military capabilities and end its political rule in Gaza, and to ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel," Mr Netanyahu said.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sent a message to Mr Trump carried by the news agency Wafa, saying: "We stand ready to work with you to achieve peace during your tenure, guided by the two-state solution based on international legitimacy. This vision seeks the establishment of the state of Palestine and the state of Israel living side by side in peace and security.”
King Abdullah II of Jordan wished Mr Trump "every success as he commences his second term".
"Congratulations on your inauguration, Mr President. We greatly value our partnership with the United States and are committed to working with you towards a more prosperous and peaceful world," he said in a post on X.
In Europe, Mr Trump's inauguration was also met with congratulations. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "The special relationship between the UK and the US will continue to flourish for years to come."
In a rare move, Mr Trump extended invitations to several current and former world leaders, one of them being former conservative UK prime minister Boris Johnson.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: "The US is our closest ally and the aim of our policy is always a good transatlantic relationship."
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X that Mr Trump "is always decisive, and the peace-through-strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a long-term and just peace, which is the top priority".
Before the inauguration, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his own congratulations, saying: "Moscow is open for dialogue with the United States that will be built on an equal and mutually respectful basis."
In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mr Trump on his "historic" inauguration, saying he looked forward "to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world".
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he also looks forward to working with Mr Trump to strengthen the "enduring Pakistan-US partnership".
