The President of the State of Israel landed in Abu Dhabi and expressed his condolences to the President of the Emirates on the death of his brother, late president of the United Arab Emirates

Sunday 15 May 2022 / 14 Iyar 5782.

President Isaac Herzog landed in Abu Dhabi and met with new President of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

The President expressed his condolences to the Sheikh, to his family and the Emirati people, on the passing of the previous President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.

The President was joined on his flight by representatives the Government of Israel, Regional Cooperation Minister Issawi Frej and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel.

Upon landing in Abu Dhabi, the President expressed his support for Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and the Emirati people, alongside president of Germany Frank Walter Steinmeier, who arrived at the same time. President Herzog said: “I came here on behalf of the people of Israel, to express my condolences to you, to your family and to the Emirati people. Your brother, Sheikh Khalifa, Was an extraordinary man. His brave leadership contributed tremendously to advancing his country and his people and to the partnership that materialized in recent years between our countries. The partnership which he advanced is an asset for us and for the entire region. His is a legacy of progress and of striving for peace in the Middle East.”

The President congratulated Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on assuming the role of President of the United Arab Emirates:
“I congratulate you on your formally assuming your role as President of the United Arab Emirates. You are continuing the path of your brother, by generating a dramatic change following the Abraham Accords which you signed alongside the State of Israel and other countries. I believe that together we will advance and strengthen the peaceful relations thriving between us and our nations”.