Sisi Mourns Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
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Sisi Mourns Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"He was a men of men and among the greatest of leaders," he said in a post on his official Facebook page.

He remarked that Sheikh Khalifa had dedicated his life to his country and nation, leading the UAE "to become an example of development and modernity in our region and world."

He hailed the late leader's love for Egypt, describing him as a "loyal friend."

Sisi offered Egypt's condolences to the UAE, its leadership and people.

The UAE had declared Sheikh Khalifa's death on Friday.



Saudi Defense Minister Meets with French Ambassador

Prince Khalid bin Salman met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense
Prince Khalid bin Salman met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with French Ambassador

Prince Khalid bin Salman met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense
Prince Khalid bin Salman met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille.

During the meeting in Riyadh, they reviewed relations between the two friendly countries and several issues of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, and Office of the Minister of Defense Director General Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.