Rustam Minnikhanov has expressed his condolences to the Administration of the UAE on occasion of death of the President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov has sent a telegram to Vice-President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and the Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressing his condolences on occasion of death of the President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"An eminent state leader, who during his time as the President, has done a lot for social and economic development of his country, passed away. I express my deep condolences to people of the UAE and support and compassion to the family and relatives with this grievous loss. 
President of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Chairman of the “Russia-Islamic World” Strategic Vision Group R. Minnikhanov” the telegram says.

Rustam Minnikhanov also expressed his condolences to the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.