Sheikh Mohamed expresses sympathies to French President during call

Monday, 16 November 2015 07:24

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has sent his condolences to France. According to national news agency WAM, His Highness expressed his sympathy to the French President, Francois Hollande, during a phone call. He also strongly condemned the attacks, and reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with the friendly people of France. President Hollande thanked Sheikh Mohamed for the supportive stance shown by the UAE in the wake of the attacks.

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