CAIRO \u2013 16 May 2022: Egypt\u2019s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on being elected as the president of the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn my own behalf and on behalf of the Egyptian government, I would like to extend to your highness my sincere congratulations on gaining the confidence of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and on your unanimous election as president of the UAE, succeeding the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan,\u201d Madbouli said in the cable.<\/p>\n
The Egyptian premier also expressed appreciation for the fraternal and historical relations linking Egypt and the UAE.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are confident that [the UAE] will witness further strengthening of cooperation in various fields during your reign,\u201d Madbouli added.<\/p>\n
Madbouli prayed to God to grant Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed success and to perpetuate stability and prosperity for the UAE\u2019s wise leadership.<\/p>\n
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned to Egypt on Saturday after a brief visit to the UAE to extend condolences over the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.<\/p>\n
Sheikh Khalifa died on Friday after long illness and the UAE Federal Supreme Council Saturday unanimously elected Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as the UAE president.<\/p>\n
President Sisi congratulated Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for assuming the reins of power as president of the UAE, expressing his best wishes for success to his brother.<\/p>\n
Sisi wished that bin Zayed continues the path of development and prosperity for the sisterly UAE and the rational policies achieved by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.<\/p>\n
Grand Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed El-Tayeb also congratulated Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for becoming the new UAE president.<\/p>\n
In posts on social media, Tayyeb wished the new ruler to proceed with the path of his late father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in serving the nation and spreading justice and good everywhere.<\/p>\n
He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Sheikh Khalifa who died on Friday, noting that he was a unique icon who realized great achievements.<\/p>\n
Egypt Today<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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