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  Dignitaries paid tribute to Sheikh Khalifa and congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on his election as President The President, Sheikh Mohamed received further condolences from visiting world leaders and diplomats on Friday, following the death of Sheikh Khalifa. A host of international leaders, dignitaries and officials have travelled to Abu Dhabi in the past week to pay tribute to the late President, whose death was announced last Friday. Sheikh Mohamed was elected as the country’s third President on Saturday. Those offering their sympathies included Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria; Joao Lourenco, President of Angola; Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana; Mohamed Hussein Robley, Prime Minister of Somalia, and Saudi Prince Turki Al Faisal. They reflected on Sheikh Khalifa’s legacy and record of achievements in steering the country’s development for 18 years. The international visitors also congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on his election as President and wished him well in lead...

 Heads of government and state unable to make the journey in person have been sending messages The President, Sheikh Mohamed, receives foreign leaders for a second day China’s president and India’s prime minister are among leaders from around the world who have sent messages of congratulations to the UAE’s newly elected President, Sheikh Mohamed . His appointment was announced on Saturday after a meeting of the rulers of the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Since then, some of the world’s leaders have travelled to the Emirates to congratulate Sheikh Mohamed in person, while others have sent their best wishes. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “I am confident that under his dynamic and visionary leadership, our Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will continue to deepen.” Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to Sheikh Mohamed on his election as President. Mr Xi said he stood ready “to work with the new president to deepen the comprehens...