Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his "historic victory" in the 2024 US presidential election, which saw him reclaim the White House as the 47th president.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Shehbaz addressed Trump as president-elect and expressed hope for a stronger US-Pakistan relationship under Trump’s administration.
Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his historic victory for a second term! I look forward to working closely with the incoming Administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-U.S. partnership. @realDonaldTrump
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 6, 2024
Trump declared his victory in a speech to his supporters, with US media reports, including Fox News, placing him ahead of his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, with a projected 277 electoral votes to her 226.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan also congratulated Trump and his Vice President-elect JD Vance, highlighting potential for improved ties between Pakistan and the US PTI’s official account added that the American public’s mandate was honored, contrasting it with Pakistan’s recent political challenges.
Congratulations to President Elect Donald Trump and Vice President Elect JD Vance on winning the United States of America's election.
— Omar Ayub Khan (@OmarAyubKhan) November 6, 2024
It is hoped that this team will foster better relations between the people of Pakistan and the people of the United States of America.…
In a separate message, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari hailed Trump’s win as an "anti-war" mandate, expressing hope that the new administration would prioritize global peace.
Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his election and historic comeback. The people of America have given him and his team @JDVance, @elonmusk , @RobertKennedyJr , @TulsiGabbard & @GOP a resounding victory. This is an anti-war victory. An anti war mandate. We hope the new…
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) November 6, 2024
