Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted a congratulatory message on X early Wednesday morning congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election.

“On behalf of myself and the Italian Government, the most sincere congratulations to the President-elect of the United States, Donald #Trump,” Meloni posted. “Italy and the United States are ‘sister’ nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values ​​and a historic friendship.”