World leaders express solidarity with the United States and condemnation of violence following the shooting incident.
Saudi Arabia expressed its condemnation of the shooting incident that targeted an event at the White House attended by US President
Donald Trump.
The Kingdom affirmed its rejection of all forms of violence and expressed its solidarity with the United States, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
World leaders have condemned the shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday where Donald and Melania Trump were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard from the hotel lobby.
The UAE denounced the shooting as 'deplorable crime,' expressing its unwavering rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that no political hatred should find space in democracies.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that violence can never be tolerated anywhere in the world.
Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas expressed relief that everyone, including President Trump, was safe and urged that political violence has no place in a democracy.
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said he was relieved that the President, the First Lady, and all guests were safe following reports of gunfire at the White House correspondents' dinner.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the swift action of the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their quick response to the incident.
British ambassador to the United States Christian Turner thanked the Secret Service for their prompt reaction.
French President Emmanuel Macron extended his full support to
Donald Trump, stating that violence targeting the US President is 'unacceptable.'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed shock at the shooting and emphasized the need to condemn attacks on democratic institutions or freedom of the press in the strongest terms.
King Charles III was 'greatly relieved' that Trump, his wife Melania, and other guests were unharmed after the shooting incident.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that discussions would take place with US colleagues regarding any potential impact on Trump's upcoming visit.