Pope Francis congratulates US President Trump

The pope known as on Trump to be guided by the 'wealthy religious and moral values' which have formed US historical past

The pope has known as on Donald Trump to be guided by the 'wealthy religious and moral values' which have formed US historical past as he takes workplace.

He's considered one of many world leaders reacting to the inauguration of Republican Trump because the 45th President of the USA.

Whereas many leaders have despatched messages of congratulations to Trump, Germany's Vice Chancellor has warned of a 'tough experience' forward and mentioned his election is the results of 'unhealthy radicalisation'. 

In a private message to the brand new head of state, Pope Francis mentioned: 'Below your management, might America's stature proceed to be measured above all by its concern for the poor, the outcast and people in want.' 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has branded Trump a 'buddy' and mentioned he's wanting ahead to 'working intently with you to make the alliance between Israel&USA stronger than ever'.

Netanyahu has been briefed, Israeli newspaper Haaretz studies, by safety providers on the potential for Palestinian violence if Trump follows by way of on his promise to maneuver the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) has branded Trump a 'buddy', whereas Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe mentioned he intends to fulfill the brand new US President 'on the earliest potential event'

The prime minister of Japan - considered one of America's closest allies - congratulated Trump and mentioned he desires to strengthen the 'unwavering' ties between the 2 nations.

In a press release issued minutes after Trump took the oath of workplace, Shinzo Abe mentioned he seems ahead to assembly Trump once more 'on the earliest potential event'.

Stories in Japan state that Abe might go to the US in late January.

World leaders have despatched messages of congratulations to Donald Trump after his inauguration as President of the USA

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto (pictured with Trump in August final yr) mentioned the 2 international locations ought to 'work to strengthen our relationship'

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto tweeted his congratulations to Trump.

He wrote in Spanish: 'I congratulate President @realDonaldTrump in taking workplace. We are going to work to strengthen our relationship with shared accountability.'

However former President Vicente Fox was scathing in regards to the new US head of state, tweeting: 'Talking of allegiance, Trump? Talking of greatness? Talking of success? America was already nice and succesful [sic], then you definitely occurred!'  

Trump's election victory has sparked safety considerations in jap Europe, the place officers worry his pro-Russian views might harm the area's pursuits.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a press release welcoming Trump to workplace

In a press release Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mentioned: 'Collectively, we profit from sturdy commerce and funding ties, and built-in economies, that assist thousands and thousands of Canadian and American jobs. 

'We each wish to construct economies the place the center class, and people working arduous to affix it, have a good shot at success.'

And he added: 'We look ahead to working with President Trump, the US Administration, the 115th Congress, and officers on the state and native ranges to revive prosperity to the center class on either side of the border, and to create a safer and extra peaceable world.' 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was at an artwork gallery in Potsdam through the inauguration ceremony

As a substitute of watching the inauguration, German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited an artwork gallery in Potsdam. 

Within the hours after Trump's inauguration, Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned towards protectionism and mentioned Germany must brace itself if the US begins a commerce conflict with China.

He instructed public broadcaster ZDF: 'I feel we have now to arrange for a tough experience.'

Gabriel added that Trump's election was the results of 'a foul radicalisation'.

Merkel has not spoken publicly about Trump in the present day, however after his November election win, she mentioned relations between the 2 international locations would solely work if he upheld 'the dignity of man, impartial of origin'.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, pictured the day of Trump's election win in November, was one of many first world leaders to congratulate Trump on his win

Celebrations have been held in Moscow to mark Trump's inauguration as President of the USA

In Russia, celebrations have been held to mark Trump's inauguration.

Russian nationalists held an all-night social gathering at what was the primary Soviet-era submit workplace in Moscow. 

To the east, within the metropolis of Zlatoust, craftsmen launched a restricted sequence of silver and gold commemorative cash, engraved with 'In Trump We Belief'.

After Trump's election win, Putin known as for relations between the 2 superpowers - which had been strained through the Obama regime - to be rebuilt.

Information company Interfax reported that the Russian Parliament burst into applause after Trump's victory was confirmed.

Putin was later pictured sipping on a glass of champagne at a gathering for international ambassadors in Moscow.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided his finest needs to Trump

In a speech within the Kremlin, Putin said: 'We've heard the pre-election statements by then-candidate (Trump), which have been directed at rebuilding relations between Russia and the US.

'We perceive that this is not going to be a straightforward path contemplating the unlucky degradation of relations.

'However Russia is prepared and needs to revive full-fledged relations with the US.'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi enthusiastically welcomed the brand new US President, writing on Twitter: 'Greatest needs in main USA to better achievements within the coming years.'  

International minister Witold Waszczykowski mentioned Poland felt uncared for by former President Barack Obama within the early years of his administration.

Trump has triggered unease in Central and Jap Europe nations that he would possibly sacrifice their safety wants at a time they're particularly afraid of Russia.

Linas Linkevicius, international minister in Lithuania, mentioned a few of Trump's statements have been 'complicated', however he mentioned he's not leaping to any conclusions.  

Earlier this week Chinese language President Xi Jinping invoked the Gettysburg Deal with to take goal at Trump's commerce plans.

Talking on the World Financial Discussion board in Davos, Switzerland, he mentioned financial improvement is 'of the folks, by the folks and for the folks,' quoting the long-lasting Abraham Lincoln speech.

President Xi additionally spoke towards protectionism which lies on the coronary heart of President-elect Trump's commerce insurance policies.

'Nobody will emerge as a winner in a commerce conflict,' he mentioned in his speech on the financial occasion.  

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has congratulated Trump as he takes workplace

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a press release posted in his title on the official Palestinian information company WAFA, congratulated Trump. 

He added: 'I look ahead to working with him for the sake of peace, safety and stability in a world that's troubled and in a area that lives a tragic period, and to contribute to making a secure future for everybody.' 

Former NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen, now an adviser to Ukranian President Petro Poroshenko, mentioned in a phone interview with Reuters: 'I had hoped and likewise anticipated a extra internationally oriented speech. As a substitute we received a really domestically oriented, anti-establishment speech.

'As president of the USA, he must also notice he has turn out to be the chief of the free world - that is why folks everywhere in the globe are watching his inauguration speech. And that is why I had hoped that he would additionally handle the necessity for decided American world management.'  

French President Francois Hollande has but to deal with Trump's inauguration. After the Republican's election win in November, Hollande gave a lukewarm response, saying it heralded a interval of 'uncertainty'.

He mentioned: 'I congratulate him as is pure between two democratic heads of state. This American election opens a interval of uncertainty.'

He mentioned France could be vigilant and frank in talks with the brand new White Home administration. 

British Prime Minister Theresa Might despatched a congratulatory message to the brand new President, including she was wanting ahead to, 'working collectively for the prosperity and safety of individuals on either side of the Atlantic.'

 

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