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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid give condolences to King Charles III on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid give condolences to King Charles III on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday and offered condolences to the royal family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the UAE government and the people of the UAE.

Sheikh Mohammed also highlighted the significant role played by Queen Elizabeth II in supporting the strong bonds between the UAE and the United Kingdom (UK). He also said that he hopes that the relationship between the two countries will continue to strengthen. He also discussed ways for improving regional and international security, stability and peace for the benefit of both countries. 

Earlier, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also wrote the consulate’s condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II. He expressed his deepest condolences to His Majesty King Charles III, the royal family and the people of the UK. While writing in the consulate’s condolence book, he also highlighted the strong bonds between the two countries and expressed the hope that the relationship between the UAE and the UK will continue to grow. 

The UAE is already a key trade partner for the UK, with total trade between both countries being £8.3 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2022. 

During a visit to the UK in 2021, the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and former Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson, met to establish an ambitious new partnership. The leaders launched a “Partnership for the Future” based on two main pillars: driving sustainable prosperity and addressing global issues.

In recent years, the UAE and the UK aimed to establish stability, economic growth and innovation in the region. Nearly 50 years after the formation of the UAE, leaders from both countries often travel for meetings.


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