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　　Mexico

　　Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said he agreed to meet with Trump soon to discuss cooperation on a number of issues. Nieto said he welcomed Trump’s victory speech promising to seek common ground and partnerships with other countries.

　　“Dialogue to make agreements is still the best for Mexico, and my government will seek opportunities that benefit both nations in this new phase of bilateral relations,” Nieto said.

　　However, Mexican Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu repeated her government’s position about Trump's proposal to build a wall to keep illegal immigrants out of the U.S. She said her government did not want to pay the cost of the wall.

　　“Paying for a wall is not part of our vision," she told a local television station. Trump made his promise to make Mexico pay for the wall a major part of his campaign.

　　Russia

　　Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to Trump after his victory on Wednesday. The Russian leader said he looked forward to “a constructive dialogue based on the principles of equality and mutual respect.”

　　Putin also promised to work with Trump to help solve “the current crisis” in Russia-U.S. relations.

　　During the presidential campaign, U.S. officials repeatedly accused the Russian government of being involved in attacks on American computer systems. They also warned that Russia may launch cyber attacks meant to disrupt the U.S. election.

　　Russia denied the accusations, with one official saying the idea was an attempt by U.S. officials to create “anti-Russian hysteria.”

　　Israel

　　Israel's leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reacted by calling Trump a "true friend of the state of Israel." In a video message, he said he believes the two leaders “will continue to strengthen the unique alliance between our two countries and bring it to ever greater heights.”

　　European Union

　　In a joint letter, the leaders of the European Commission and EU Council congratulated Trump on his win and invited him to come to Brussels for talks. Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker and council leader Donald Tusk noted it was “more important than ever to strengthen transatlantic relations.”

　　They promised to cooperate with a Trump administration on issues including climate change, migration, counter-terrorism, and “the threat to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

　　I’m Bryan Lynn.

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　　Words in This Story

　　phase - n. a stage or period

　　counter v. to act against or to balance out

　　dialogue n. discussions; communications

　　opportunity n. a good chance for advancement or progress

　　mutual adj. shared by two or more people or groups

　　hysteria n. extreme fear, excitement or anger

　　unique adj. very special or unusual