President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Image Credit: WAM/Twitter

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received phone calls from Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, and Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, offering condolences on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The two leaders noted the virtues of the late president, and his track record of national achievements.

Sheikh Mohamed thanked the two leaders, wishing their countries more development and prosperity.