Trump's Victory in US polls: World reaction

World leaders reacted to Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election with offers to work with him tinged with anxiety over how he would deal with a host of problems, from the Middle East to an assertive Russia. Several authoritarian and right-wing leaders commended the billionaire businessman and reality TV star who against the odds won the leadership of the world's most powerful country.

"Russia is ready and wants to restore full-fledged relations with the US.We understand that this will not be an easy path considering the unfortunate degradation of relations."

Vladimir Putin, Russian President 

"Germany and America share the values of democracy, freedom, respect for the rule of law and human dignity, regardless of origin, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political belief."

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor 

"This American election opens a period of uncertainty. … "this context calls for a united Europe, capable of making itself heard and of promoting policies wherever its interests or its values are challenged."

Francois Hollande, French President 

"We are ready to deal with the elected president on the basis of a two-state solution and to establish a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders."

Mahmud Abbas, Palestinian president 

"I highly value China-US relations, and look forward to working together with you, and holding fast to mutual respect and non-conflict, non-confrontation."

Xi Jinping, China's President 

"Today, it is more important than ever to strengthen transatlantic relations."

Donald Tusk, European Council President 

"The United States no longer has the capacity to create Iranophobia and to create a consensus against Iran"

Hassan Rouhani, Iran's President 

"Japan and the United States are unshakeable allies connected by common values such as freedom, democracy, basic human rights and rule of law."

Shinzo Abe, Japanese PM

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised the country Tuesday night when he announced that 500 ($7.50) and 1,000 rupee notes would no longer be legal tender. Photo: FILE

"Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being elected as the 45th US President. … We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height."

Narendra Modi, Indian PM

"I look forward to working with president-elect Donald Trump, building on these ties to ensure the security and prosperity of our nations in the years ahead."

Theresa May, British PM

"President-elect Trump is a true friend of the state of Israel, and I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region."

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli PM

"US leadership is as important as ever... A strong Nato is good for the United States, and good for Europe."

General Jens Stoltenberg, Nato Secretary 

"The nation state is back. 2016 is the year that people voted for change and to take back control of their lives. The Trump victory is like a supersized Brexit."

Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party

"Congratulations. What a great news. Democracy is still alive."

Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM

CELEBRITY TWEETS

Well the good news is, the election wasn't rigged. What a relief.
Natalie Maines

The revolution is coming.
Katy Perry

Say a prayer America
Lady Gaga

This is an embarrassing night for America. We've let a hatemonger lead our great nation. We've let a bully set our course. I'm devastated.
Chris Evans