Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan continued to accept condolences on the third day from world leaders and delegates from nations around the world on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Mohamed received condolences at Mushref Palace in Abu Dhabi, from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; the King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah; Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley; Duke of Cambridge, Prince William; President of the Union of Comoros, Azali Assoumani; Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Roman Golovchenko; Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov; Special Envoy of Japan's Prime Minister, Akira Amari; Special Envoy of President of the Republic of Korea, Chang Je-won; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ruslan Kazakbaev; Chadian Minister of State, Abakar Manani; Special Envoy of President of Benin and Benin's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adam Bagoudou Zakari.
Earlier, Sheikh Moahmed Bin Zayed also received condolences from Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tarik Al Said, Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman; Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Prince Mansour bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Deputy Minister of Defence; Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF); Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of the Ruling Family Council, and Prince Moulay Rachid, Brother of King of Morocco.
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed also received condolences from a number kings, president and heads of government of a number of friendly including: Felipe VI of Spain; Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany; Joko Widodo, president of Indonesia; Macky Sall, President of Senegal; Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Maldives; Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan; Isaac Herzog, President of Israel; Uhuru Kenyatta, Present of Kenya; Muhammad Al-Mnifi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council; Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestinian; General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Deputy Head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council; Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan; Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia; Dr Philip Mbango, Vice President of Tanzania; AK Abdul Momen, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bangladesh, and Bisera Turkovi, Vice Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed also accepted condolences from Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States; Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC); Marzouq Al-Ghanim, Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly; Dr. Bandar Bin Fahd, President of Arab Tourism Organization (ATO); and Hussein Ibrahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Deepest condolences
World leaders and heads of government offered condolences to the sons of the late Sheikh Khalifa, Al Nahyan family, and the Emirati people. They recalled his legacy and wisdom which had obviously reflected in the UAE's wise, moderate and cooperative policy based on enhancing peace and constant and unstirring efforts to promote security and stability in the region and the world and following the legacy of the Founding Father the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan since the establishment of the country.
The leaders of brotherly and friendly countries, their heads of government and delegations, and representatives of organisations expressed their deepest condolences and sympathy to the sons of the deceased, the Al Nahyan family, and to the people of the UAE, praying the Almighty to shower His mercy and satisfaction on the deceased and reward him with the best reward for what he offered to his country, his people and his nation. They also asked the Almighty to grant his family and the UAE people patience and solace.
They emphasised that the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed was a wise, generous leader who devoted his life and effort to serve his country and nation, and his legacy will remain immortal at the country level and globally.
Who were present
Accepting the condolences along with Sheikh Mohamed were His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance; Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region; Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO); Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Deputy National Security Adviser, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Crown Prince Court, and a number of other Sheikhs.
Congratulations
The world leaders and their accompanying delegations also congratulated Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the precious trust placed in him by the Federal Supreme Council so as to continue the journey of the founding fathers for further development and progress, wishing His Highness success in carrying the great trust and working for the good and welfare of his people and the world at large.
In turn, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed extended appreciation for the warm feelings of Their Highnesses, Majesties and excellencies towards the UAE and its people. He thanked them for congratulating him on his election as UAE President and for their sincere wishes. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed wished them good health and wellness and continued progress and prosperity for their brotherly and friendly peoples and countries.
