MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Trump gained 47.5 percent or 59.215 million in the popular vote, while Clinton scored 47.7 percent or 59.390 million votes, according to CNN.
The final results of the elections are still pending as three states — Minnesota, Michigan, New Hampshire — still have not declared the results.
Earlier in the day, Trump told his supporters that Clinton conceded her defeat in the elections over a phone call. Congratulations of the world leaders followed shortly afterwards.
European Leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, voicing hope that joint work would resolve the crisis in bilateral ties, the Kremlin said.
"In a telegram, Putin expressed hope toward joint work to lift Russian-US relations from the state of crisis, as well as to address the pressing issues of the international agenda and the search for effective responses to global security challenges," the Kremlin said.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated Trump on being elected the new US president, adding she looked forward to building trade, security and defense ties.
"I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next President of the United States following a hard-fought campaign. Britain and the United States have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. We are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence," May said in a statement.
The UK prime minister added that she was looking forward to working with Trump "to ensure security and prosperity of our nations in years ahead."
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated the people of the United States on the outcome of the presidential elections.
"Congratulations. What a great news. Democracy is still alive," Orban posted on his official Facebook account commenting on the results of the elections.
The Spanish government congratulated the GOP nominee on being elected the next president, expressing its desire to strengthen transatlantic ties and friendship.
"The Government of Spain expresses its sincere congratulations to Donald Trump in relation to his election as the 45th president of the United States," the statement read.
According to the statement, the United States has always been a strategic ally of Spain.
"The aim of the Spanish government is the continuation of the process of strengthening transatlantic ties between Europe and the United States, as well as the deepening of friendship between our countries and peoples," the statement read.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulated Trump as well.
"I congratulated the winner of the US presidential elections Trump on his victory," Merkel said adding that she carefully followed the campaign.
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi also congratulated the US president-elect.
"The world welcomes the election of Trump. On behalf of Italy, I congratulate him and wish him a good job," Renzi said adding that he hoped that friendship between the two countries would remain in place.
French President Francois Hollande gave one of the most reserved congratulations.
"The US residents voted for Donald Trump. I congratulate him, because it is natural for the relations of presidents of two democratic countries. My thoughts are also with Hillary Clinton, with whom I had worked during the administration of President [Barack] Obama. This election opens a period of uncertainty, we must state this clearly," Hollande said.
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was among the last European leaders to congratulate Trump on US election victory. He said he hoped for Washington's support in conducting reforms and restoring territorial integrity, and invited Trump to Ukraine, the Ukrainian presidential press service said.
"I sincerely congratulate Donald Trump on election as president of the United States and the friendly US people on democratic will expression. This is a symbol of true democracy, when no one knows the election outcome up to the last moment," Poroshenko said at a meeting with US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch.
"The president invited US President-elect Donald Trump to visit Ukraine," the statement said.
Other Leaders
Outgoing US President Barack Obama called Trump to congratulate him on winning the election and invited him to the White House to discuss the transition on Thursday, US media quoted a statement by the press secretary as saying.
"From the White House residence, the President phoned Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory early this morning," the statement circulated by NBC News said.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the prominent tycoon on his victory, which he hoped would take their bilateral relations to a new high.
"Congratulations, Donald Trump, on being elected as the 45th US President," Modi tweeted. "We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height."
The Indian head of state said New Delhi appreciated friendly remarks that the Republican had made during his election campaign.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan refrained from congratulating Trump himself.
"I hope the choice of American people will lead to good steps for basic rights and freedoms, democracy and future of our region and the world" Erdogan said.
"The government of Afghanistan hopes that relations between the countries will develop in the interests of the two countries and the two peoples to a greater extent than before, through strong cooperation with the new US president," Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's administration said in a statement.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi became the first leader to personally congratulate Trump on being elected the 45th president of the United States in a phone call, the Egyptian presidential administration said.
"Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi held a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, congratulating him on being elected US president, wished him success and luck in performing his duties … In his turn, Trump expressed gratitude to the Egyptian president, noting that it was the first international call with congratulations on winning the elections he has received," the administration said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump and expressed certainty that the US-Israeli relationship would only strengthen.
"I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the 45th President of the United States of America," Netanyahu said on his Twitter.
The Israeli prime minister noted the importance of relationship between the two countries and the good prospects for its future.
"The ironclad bond between the United States and Israel is rooted in shared values, buttressed by shared interests and driven by a shared destiny. I am confident that President-elect Trump and I will continue to strengthen the unique alliance between our two countries and bring it to even greater heights," Netanyahu said.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also congratulated Trump on being elected new US president and expressed hope that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would be settled during his presidency.
"[Abbas] congratulates the elected American president, Donald Trump, and hopes that peace will be achieved during his term," the official statement said.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto also decided to congratulate the United States on its electoral process, expressing readiness to work with US President-elect Donald Trump to improve bilateral relations.
"I congratulate the United States on its electoral process and reiterate to Donald Trump the readiness to work together in favor of bilateral relations. Mexico and the United States are friends, partners and allies who should continue cooperating for competitiveness and development of North America," Pena Nieto said on Twitter.
He expressed his confidence that the two countries would continue strengthening their ties of cooperation and mutual respect.
The Canadian government looks forward to cooperating with Trump and the new administration on issues of importance to both countries, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
"I would like to congratulate Donald J. Trump on his election as the next President of the United States," Trudeau stated. "We look forward to working very closely with President-elect Trump, his administration and with the United States Congress in the years ahead, including on issues such as trade, investment and international peace and security."
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Trump and expressed hope for the development of relations between the two countries.
"Our countries and friendly nations are united in strategic relations, we expect to enhance them in different spheres," Al Nahyan said in a congratulatory telegram for Trump.
UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also sent congratulations to the new US president.
"We send our congratulations and best wishes to the elected president Donald Trump and the US people. We look forward to share our message of hope, peace, tolerance and development for building better world," Al Maktoum said.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia congratulated Trump and expressed hope he would be able to bring peace to the Middle East.
"On behalf of the people and the Government of the Kingdom, and on our behalf, I would like to convey my warmest congratulations and wish the friendly people of the United States progress and prosperity. We wish you success on this new post, which would lead to security and stability in the Middle East and around the world," Salman said as quoted by Al Ekhbariya broadcaster.
King pointed out strong historical relations between the two friendly countries and expressed hope that they would further develop in all areas.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Trump on the US presidential election victory and said he hoped Trump would help the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement efforts.
"I congratulate you on your election as US president. I hope US-Azerbaijani relations will keep successfully developing in future. I hope that under your leadership, the United States will make a contribution to peaceful settlement of the conflict, while being a country co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group," the Azerbaijani presidential press service quoted Aliyev's congratulatory telegram.
Chinese President Xi Jinping also sent a congratulatory telegram.
"I attach great significance to Chinese-US relations, and expect that we will, jointly with you, stick to the principle of prevention of confrontation, mutual respect, mutually beneficial cooperation," the Xinhua agency quoted Xi's telegram to Trump as saying.
