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PM congratulates Trump on election win
Rt Hon John Key
Prime Minister
9 November 2016
PM
congratulates Trump on election win
Prime Minister John Key tonight congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the US Presidential election.
“The American people have spoken and I congratulate Mr Trump on his victory after a long campaign,” Mr Key says.
“I will be writing to Mr Trump to offer my personal congratulations shortly.
“Our two countries share a strong relationship and I look forward to that continuing. Over the coming months we will be looking to build close ties with the incoming Trump Administration.”
The Prime Minister also paid tribute to the outgoing Administration led by President Barack Obama.
“I have had a close and constructive relationship with President Obama and I wish him all the best for his future,” Mr Key says.
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