Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting that targeted US President Donald Trump, denouncing the attack as a deplorable criminal act.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s solidarity with President Donald Trump and his family, as well as with the government and people of the United States.

The ministry reiterated the UAE’s firm condemnation of such criminal acts and its unwavering rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism that seek to undermine security and stability.