“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and other loved ones of those killed.”

Noting that the attack occurred on Bastille Day, Obama praised “the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world”.

Secretary of State John Kerry called it a “horrendous attack in Nice”. “I was proud to stand alongside French leaders earlier today at Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, and the United States will continue to stand firmly with the French people during this time of tragedy.”

Both presidential candidates also condemned the attacks, with Republican Donald Trump declaring “this is war” and Democrat Hillary Clinton vowing “we will not be intimidated”.

Clinton said, “Every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France, and we say with one voice: We will not be intimidated. We will never allow terrorists to undermine the egalitarian and democratic values that underpin our very way of life.”

Trump, who postponed plans to announce his vice-presidential pick because of the attacks, said, “This is war. If you look at it, this is war coming from all different parts. And frankly it’s war and we’re dealing with people without uniforms.”

CHINA

President Xi Jinping called French President Francois Hollande on Friday to offer his condolences and condemned the “appalling brutality”, adding that Beijing stands ready to work with France to deepen cooperation in combating terrorism to safeguard the peace and security of the two countries and the world at large.

Premier Li Keqiang, who was attending the Asia-Europe Meeting summit in Ulan Bator, condemned “terrorism in all forms”, Xinhua reported. Li also called his French counterpart Manuel Valls, saying the Chinese government and people share the anguish of the French people and stand steadfast with them.

CANADA

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter: “Canadians are shocked by tonight’s attack in Nice. Our sympathy is with the victims, and our solidarity with the French people.”

INDIA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned what he called a mindless attack.

“I am appalled by the horrific attack in Nice. I strongly condemn such mindless acts of violence. My thoughts are with the families of deceased.

I hope the injured recover soon. India shares the pain and stands firmly with our French sisters and brothers in this hour of immense sadness,“ Modi said.

BRITAIN

A spokesman for new British Prime Minister Theresa May called the attack “a terrible incident”, adding “we are shocked and concerned”.

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Friday he was shocked and saddened by the attack in Nice. “Shocked and saddened by the appalling events in Nice, and the terrible loss of life,” Johnson, the former London mayor, said on Twitter.

RUSSIA

Russia stands in solidarity with France after the attack, the Kremlin said on Friday.

“Russia is in solidarity with the people of France during these difficult days,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “It fully shares the pain over the deaths of a large number of people, possibly including children.”

GERMANY

Germany “stands alongside France in the fight against terrorism,” Chancellor Angela Merkel said, adding that “words can barely express” what France’s allies felt.

TURKEY

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim – whose own country suffered deadly suicide bombings at Istanbul’s airport two weeks ago – condemned the “cowardly terrorist attack that has bloodied Nice on this national celebration day”.

PAKISTAN

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said the government and people of Pakistan were deeply saddened by the attack.

In a statement on Friday he said, “Our hearts and prayers are with the victims of the attack and their families.”

“Being the frontline state in the war against terror, Pakistan itself has suffered immensely and has seen a series of tragedies,” he said.

KUWAIT

The ruler of oil-rich Kuwait has condemned the attack in Nice, France, saying it “runs counter to all religious teachings and humanitarian values.”

The state-run Kuwait News Agency said the ruling emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, sent a cable of condolence to French President Francois Hollande over the assault.

Sheikh Sabah said Kuwait “supports all measures France might take to protect its security against the terrorist acts.” The Kuwaiti Embassy in Paris also urged its citizens in France to be careful while checking to make sure none of its citizens were wounded.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The seven sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates condemned the “heinous terrorist crime” that struck Nice.

In a statement on Friday on the state-run WAM news agency, Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan pledged to stand with the people of France after the assault.

Sheikh Abdullah also stressed the attack “makes it imperative for everyone to work together decisively and without hesitation to counter terrorism in all its forms”.

SPAIN

Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said he called his counterparts in France to express his condolences.

“We are very sorry and very much with the French people and the French government,” he said in at a meeting of Asian and European leaders in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator.

EUROPEAN UNION

European Council president Donald Tusk expressed consternation that France was attacked on its national day and said the world stands united with the French people.

“It is a tragic paradox that the victims of the attack people celebrating liberty, quality and fraternity. We will stand united with the families of victims, the French people and the government in the fight against violence and hatred,” Tusk said at the meeting in Ulan Bator.

ESTONIA

Prime Minister Taavi Roivs condemned “a terrible attack on innocent people celebrating their national day. Today, we all stand together with the French people.”

BELGIUM

Foreign Minister Didier Reynders expressed dismay that France was once again the target of an apparent terrorist attack.

“We condemn such an attack, maybe a terrorist attack, but such an attack in France again,” he said.

AUSTRALIA

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said three Australians suffered minor injuries while fleeing the scene.

“It has shocked France, it has rocked it to its core,” Bishop told reporters in the Western Australia capital of Perth. “This should have been a time of great national pride and celebration.”

Bishop condemned the violence, saying it was a reminder that “no country is immune from terrorist attacks.”

“We support our friends and partners in France and we join with others around the world in hoping that this will be the end of this type of horrific incident that is targeted at unarmed civilians,” she said.

Latin American leaders also condemned the carnage, with Brazilian interim president Michel Temer declaring: “Today, more than ever, we are all French.” Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa added that he was sending France “a hug” after “a tragedy caused by insanity”.

The Vatican said in a statement that it “condemned in the strongest possible terms” the bloodshed in Nice.

Additional reporting by Reuters