Republican Donald Trump has won the US presidential election in a stunning comeback, the Associated Press news agency reports. His projected victory in Wisconsin secured the 270 electoral votes needed to return to the White House.

Speaking in West Palm Beach, Florida, before the latest results were in, Trump pledged to bring a “golden age” to the United States and praised what he called the “greatest political movement of all time.”

His Democratic rival Kamala Harris has not conceded and is expected to speak later in the day.

World leaders rushed to congratulate Trump on Wednesday as votes were still being counted following early projected victories in key battleground states. Here are some reactions:

Israel

“Congratulations on the greatest comeback in history! Her historic return to the White House represents a new beginning for America and a powerful commitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote on the social media platform X.

Israel Katz, who was named defense minister on Tuesday after Netanyahu fired Yoav Gallant, said: “Together we will strengthen the US-Israel alliance, return the hostages and stand firm to defeat the Iranian-led axis of evil defeat.”

Right-wing extremist ministers in Netanyahu's government also celebrated. “Yeah, God bless Trump,” said National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said: “God bless Israel, God bless America.”

Qatar

Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said he looked forward to working with Trump again “to promote security and stability both in the region and globally.”

Egypt

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he hoped Trump's return to the White House could help bring peace to the Middle East.

“I wish him success… and look forward to achieving peace together, maintaining regional stability and strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States and their friendly peoples,” el-Sisi said on X.

Iran

Iranians' livelihoods will not be affected by the US election, government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani told reporters after a cabinet meeting in Tehran.

“The US elections are not really our business. Our policies are stable and do not change based on individuals. We have already made the necessary predictions before and nothing will change in people's living conditions,” she said.

Hamas

“Our attitude towards the new US administration depends on its positions and practical behavior towards our Palestinian people, their legitimate rights and their just cause,” the Palestinian group said in a statement.

The new president must “listen to the voices of the American community itself that rejects the aggression against Gaza,” it said in a statement, adding that the new US administration “must recognize that our people continue to face the occupation and will not accept such a path that restricts their rights.”

China

“Our policy toward the United States is consistent,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a news conference.

“We will continue to view and manage China-US relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation,” she added.

Ukraine

“I appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach to global affairs. “This is the very principle that can practically bring a just peace in Ukraine closer,” President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X.

“We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under the decisive leadership of President Trump. We depend on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.”

Russia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters he was unaware of any plans by President Vladimir Putin to congratulate Trump because the United States is an “unfriendly country.”

“We will draw conclusions based on concrete steps and concrete words,” Peskov said.

“Trump has a useful trait for us: a businessman through and through, he absolutely dislikes spending money on various hangers-on and stupid hanger-on allies, on bad charities and on greedy international organizations,” former President Dmitry Medvedev posted on the site the Telegram messaging app.

United Kingdom

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Congratulations, President Trump, on your historic election victory.” I look forward to working with you in the years to come. As closest allies, we stand side by side in defending our shared values ​​of freedom, democracy and entrepreneurship.”

NATO

Secretary General Mark Rutte: “I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will once again be critical to ensuring our alliance remains strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO.”

European Union

“The EU and the USA are more than just allies. We are united by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “So let’s work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that continues to benefit them.”

European Council President Charles Michel said the 27-nation bloc and the US “have an enduring alliance and a historic bond. “As allies and friends, the EU looks forward to continuing our constructive cooperation.”

France

President Emmanual Macron wrote on X: “Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together, just as we have been used to for four years. With your beliefs and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”

Hungary

Prime Minister Viktor Orban called it “a much-needed victory for the world” and “the greatest comeback in US political history!” in a post on X.

turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated his “friend” Trump after “a great fight.”

“I believe … in this new era, which began with the election by the American people, more efforts will be made for a more just world,” Erdogan said in a post on X, adding that he hoped regional wars would end .

Australia

“The election of the President of the United States is always an important moment for the world, for our region and for Australia,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “The United States has long played a leading role in stability and security in the Indo-Pacific. Australia will strive to strengthen cooperation between our two nations in the region.”

South Korea

President Yoon Suk-yeol congratulated Donald Trump and posted on

Saudi Arabia

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Trump. The monarch praised “close relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, which each wants to strengthen and develop in all areas,” the official Saudi Press Agency said.

Japan

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters he hoped to “work closely with Mr. Trump to take the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan-U.S. relations to a new level.”

Spain

“We will work on our strategic bilateral relations and a strong transatlantic partnership,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Sanchez said on X.

Germany

Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised that Germany would work with Trump for “prosperity and freedom.”

“Germany and the USA have long been working together successfully to promote prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do this for the benefit of our citizens,” he wrote on X.

India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump on his “historic election victory” and wrote on to strengthen.” ”

Pakistan

“Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his historic victory for a second term! “I look forward to working closely with the new government to further strengthen and expand the Pakistan-US partnership,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on X.

Italy

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy and the U.S. have an “unshakable alliance,” calling it “a strategic bond that I am sure we will now strengthen even further.”

The Netherlands

Prime Minister Dick Schoof: “The United States is an important ally of the Netherlands, both bilaterally and in international contexts such as NATO. I look forward to our close cooperation on the common interests between the USA and the Netherlands.”

Austria

Chancellor Karl Nehammer congratulated Trump and said: “We look forward to further expanding and strengthening our transatlantic relationships in order to successfully overcome global challenges together.”

Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson: “I congratulate Donald Trump on his election as the next President of the United States. I look forward to working together and continuing the excellent relationship between the United States and Sweden as friends and allies.”

Norway

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store called the US his country's “most important ally and we work closely together in many areas. I look forward to continuing our cooperation with the US under Mr. Trump's leadership.”

Denmark

“Congratulations to Donald Trump on the election. The United States is our most important ally. “We must maintain close cooperation between the United States and Denmark and further strengthen the transatlantic bond that has existed for generations,” said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

Czech Republic

“Our common goal is to ensure that, despite changes in administration, relations between our countries remain at the highest level and that we continue to develop them for the benefit of our citizens,” Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on X.

Romania

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu congratulated Trump: “Under your new leadership, we hope for peace and prosperity for all our citizens!” We look forward to fruitful cooperation!” on X.

El Salvador

“Congratulations to the President-elect of the United States of America, @realDonaldTrump. May God bless you and guide you,” wrote President Nayib Bukele on X.