A Russian government delegation will travel to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to attend the mourning events for the death of Emirati president Khalifa bin Zeid Al Nahyan, a diplomatic source told RIA Novosti.
— A delegation is leaving today. Its composition will be announced later — said the interlocutor of RIA Novosti.
Khalifa bin Zeid Al Nahyan, who ruled the country since 2004, died at the age of 73 after a long illness. The powers of the head of state passed to the president’s brother, Mohammed bin Zeid, 61. The decision was unanimously adopted by the UAE’s Supreme Federal Council, which includes the rulers of the seven emirates, reports RIA Novosti.
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