Martin McGuinness congratulates Donald Trump on election as President of the United States of America

Foyle MLA Martin McGuinness has congratulated President elect Donald Trump on his success in the US election.

The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness said: “I congratulate Donald Trump on his election victory.

“I will work constructively with President Trump to maintain and strengthen our well established and deeply valued relationship with the United States.

“Over many years successive US administrations have made a major contribution to both our peace process and economic development and I expect this to continue.

“I commiserate with Hillary Clinton who showed unwavering commitment to the north of Ireland as Secretary of State and First Lady.”