The Deputy King yesterday paid tribute to the late UAE President Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, praising his active role as a statesman in furthering the UAE’s comprehensive development.
He also pointed out Shaikh Khalifa and His Majesty King Hamad’s commitment to advancing the Bahrain-UAE partnership.
This came as Deputy King His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday arrived in the UAE to extend his condolences to UAE President Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the passing of Shaikh Khalifa. He recalled the efforts of Shaikh Khalifa in bolstering Arab and Islamic co-operation.