French President Francois Hollande has congratulated Donald Trump on victory and said the election result opened a period of uncertainty.

"I congratulate him as is natural between two democratic heads of state," Hollande said according to ABC Online on Wednesday.

"This American election opens a period of uncertainty".

France would be vigilant and frank in its talks with the new administration on international issues, he said, adding that Trump's victory showed that France needed to be stronger and that Europe needed to be united.

Source: MENA