'Great statesman, visionary leader': PM Modi condoles demise of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on Friday. In a tweet, PM Modi condoled his demise and said he was a great statesman and a visionary leader.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday.
He said UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was a "great statesman and visionary leader under whom India-UAE relations prospered".
In a tweet, PM Modi wrote, "I am deeply saddened to know about the passing away of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. He was a great statesman and visonary leader under whom India-UAE relations prospered. The heartfelt condolences of the people of India are with the people of UAE. May his soul rest in peace."
I am deeply saddened to know about the passing away of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. He was a great statesman and visonary leader under whom India-UAE relations prospered. The heartfelt condolences of the people of India are with the people of UAE. May his soul rest in peace.
The demise of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was also the ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate, was reported by state news agency WAM on Friday.
Under the constitution, vice-president and premier Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, will act as president until the federal council which groups the rulers of the seven emirates meets within 30 days to elect a new president.
