US President Barack Obama, in his first address after the US presidential elections, said that he will do everything he can to hand over office smoothly to President-elect Donald Trump, and added: "We're are now all rooting for his success".
Obama, speaking at the White House with Vice President Joe Biden next to him, also advised that people should not get cynical due to defeat.
He said he spoke with "president-elect Trump" at 3.30 a.m.
"It is no secret that the President-elect and I have some pretty significant differences. But remember that eight years ago, President Bush and I had some pretty significant differences too.
"The presidency and vice presidency is bigger than any of us.
"We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading this country. The peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy."
"Ultimately, we're all on the same team," he said.
Trump is poised to take over as the 45th President of the United States.
"A lot of our fellow Americans felt exulted today. A lot are less so. But that's the nature of campaigns, that's the nature of democracy," said Obama.
"To the young people who got into politics for the first time and may be discouraged by the results, I want you to know, you have to stay encouraged... don't get cynical. Fighting for what is right is important," the outgoing President said.
"We lick our wounds, we brush ourselves off, we get back in the arena... we go forth with the presumption of good faith in our citizens which is the essential to a vibrant democracy."
On Hillary Clinton, he said "I could'nt be prouder of her... I am proud of her. A lot of Americans look up to her... Her candidacy and nomination was historic..
GEORGE H.W. BUSH CONGRATULATES TRUMP
Former US President George H.W. Bush congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and wished him well in his new set of tasks at the White House.
The nonagenarian ex-president and former first lady Barbara Bush relayed their congratulations to Trump on Wednesday through Twitter, saying that they "congratulate @realDonaldTrump, (and) wish him well as he guides America forward", Efe news agency reported.
Former Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush also sent a tweet to Trump on Wednesday, saying, "I will pray for you in the days and months to come."
The second son of the former President aspired to the Republican nomination but was defeated by the New York real estate mogul during the GOP primaries.
The Bush clan, including oldest son and former President George W. Bush, had refused to back Trump since he was proclaimed the Republican presidential nominee.
Despite predictions, which had held Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton to be the hands-down favourite in the election, Trump won the presidential election by exceeding the 270 electoral votes needed to become president
TRUMP VICTORY OPENS PERIOD OF UNCERTAINITY, SAYS HOLLANDE
French President Francois Hollande congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, but warned that the American vote would open a period of uncertainty.
"I congratulate him as is natural between two democratic heads of state," Xinhua news agency quoted Hollande as saying on Wednesday.
"This American election opens a period of uncertainty, that showed the necessity of a strong France, and a united Europe, capable of making itself heard wherever its interests are challenged," he added.
In a televised address, the French president said France would be frank and vigilant in talks with the new American administration as "what is at stake is peace".
As French presidential election is approaching in a context of growing public disappointment, Hollande said US mirrored "concerns that are provoked by the world's disorders."
