The United Arab Emirates is embarking on a new path “full of achievements and hopes” under the new leadership of new President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Gulf country’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said.
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The foreign minister congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on his appointment in a tweet on Saturday that read: “Nations are built and prosper by the hands of men… My brother, my leader, my teacher, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed , President of the United Arab Emirates… My guardian, we swear allegiance to you and pledge to listen and obey fully.
“Under his leadership we embark on a new historical path full of achievements and hopes,” he added.
On Saturday, the United Arab Emirates Federal Supreme Council elected Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, as President of the United Arab Emirates, making him the country’s third president.
His succession comes after the late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passed away on May 13.
The United Arab Emirates has been observing a 40-day mourning period that began on Friday to mark the death of the second president.
Nations are built and prospered by the hands of men… my brother, my leader and my teacher, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the State 🇦🇪…
As for my ruler, we swear allegiance to you and promise to listen and obey fully.
Under his leadership we embark on a new historical path full of achievements and hopes.— Abdullah bin Zayed (@ABZayed) May 14, 2022
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