The 193 member nations of the United Nations paid respect to the late UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at a meeting of the UN General Assembly.
“At this time of loss, let us draw inspiration from the wisdom and patience late Sheikh Khalifa exhibited throughout his life,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his opening comments to the UN membership.
Let us remember his counsel that “preparing for the future, whether close or far, begins now, not tomorrow.”
The meeting was presided over by Abdulla Shahid, the Maldives’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, who stated, “With the late president’s strategic foresight and political wisdom, complemented by a healthy ambition and genuine desire to achieve socio-economic progress, the UAE has today evolved into an aviation, finance, education, renewable energy, technology, culture, and tourism hub.”
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, expressed condolences on behalf of the country hosting the UN headquarters and emphasized the UAE and US’s deep bilateral connections. Representatives from Mauritania, Peru, Denmark, Oman, the Czech Republic, Kuwait, Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia all expressed condolences and praised the late president’s accomplishments, notably his humanitarian efforts, on behalf of their respective regional groupings.
During the meeting, Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, expressed gratitude to those who expressed condolences to the UAE’s government and people, noting that it demonstrated the deep ties between the countries that His Highness played an outstanding role in strengthening. “Sheikh Khalifa was a great leader and a symbol of peace,” she remarked. With his modesty and empathy, he was a role model for our generation.”
“His accomplishments will serve as a foundation for future generations to build on as we continue our journey under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the leader who will drive the UAE on its ambitious journey of progress and prosperity,” she continued.
Prior to the conference, the UN flag was flown at half-mast in honor of the late UAE president, as witnessed by members of the UAE delegation.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, expressed condolences on behalf of the country hosting the UN headquarters and emphasized the UAE and US’s deep bilateral connections. Representatives from Mauritania, Peru, Denmark, Oman, the Czech Republic, Kuwait, Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia all expressed condolences and praised the late president’s accomplishments, notably his humanitarian efforts, on behalf of their respective regional groupings.
During the meeting, Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, expressed gratitude to those who expressed condolences to the UAE’s government and people, noting that it demonstrated the deep ties between the countries that His Highness played an outstanding role in strengthening. “Sheikh Khalifa was a great leader and a symbol of peace,” she remarked. With his modesty and empathy, he was a role model for our generation.”
“His achievements will serve as a foundation for future generations to build on as we continue our journey under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the leader who will guide the UAE on its ambitious journey of development and prosperity, with the support of the rulers of the Emirates,” she added.
Prior to the conference, the UN flag was flown at half-mast in honor of the late UAE President, as witnessed by members of the UAE delegation.