Delegations offer condolences following the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
Leaders from around the world continued to arrive in Abu Dhabi to pay their respects on Sunday following the death of Sheikh Khalifa and the election of the President, Sheikh Mohamed.
From Britain to Israel and India to France, leaders paid tribute to the world’s newest head of state.
Senior figures from the US and other nations are expected to follow on Monday on the third day of mourning.
Sheikh Mohamed expressed his thanks and appreciation for the sincere feelings expressed by their Highnesses, Majesties and Excellencies towards the UAE and its people at the death of Sheikh Khalifa.
He wished good health and continued prosperity, progress and prosperity to all brotherly and friendly peoples and their countries, state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mohamed accepted condolences following the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed on Friday.
They included President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, state news agency Wam reported.
Wavel Ramkalawan, President of Seychelles, and Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also offered condolences.
Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad was pictured walking through Abu Dhabi airport with Sheikh Mohamed in his first visit since 2016.
Israel’s President Issac Herzog paid his respects alongside two senior ministers. Britain’s Boris Johnson travelled from London to meet the new president.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Morocco’s Prince Moulay Rachid met Sheikh Mohamed also in person.
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