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Death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss's statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss
• Published: 13 May 2022

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:

It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

He served the United Arab Emirates for many years with dedication. His contribution to regional stability, his personal commitment to global development and his work to bridge gaps between nations in the interests of peace and stability will long be remembered.

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the United Arab Emirates and its people at this sad time.

Published 13 May 2022