KARACHI / NEW DELHI

Indian and Pakistani prime ministers on Wednesday congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump, who has declared victory in the US presidential election.

"Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his congratulatory message on X. "As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US comprehensive global and strategic partnership."

He added: "Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity."

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for his part, called for "further" strengthening the US-Pakistan partnership.

"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," Sharif said on X.