Relatives carry the body of a man who died from the coronavirus disease in India. AFP

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has affirmed his confidence in the ability of the Republic of India to overcome the challenging circumstances triggered by the resurgence in COVID-19 cases, reiterating the UAE's full support for and solidarity with the friendly country amidst the challenging health situation it is reeling under.

This came in a phone call made by Sheikh Abdullah to Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, wherein Abdullah Bin Zayed said that the leadership, government and people of the UAE are in full solidarity with the Republic of India in these challenging circumstances and support the Indian government in all measures it takes to contain the repercussions of the pandemic.

Sheikh Abdullah expressed UAE's keenness to dedicate all resources in support of the efforts currently undertaken by the government of india to weather these tough times.

Abdullah extended sincere condolences to Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar over the victims of the pandemic, expressing his wishes for health and wellness to the people of india.

Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the longstanding relations between the UAE and india and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two friendly countries. He also renewed UAE's solidarity with india and the confidence that the nation will survive this critical juncture.

He also stressed that global synergy and concerted action are fundamental to overcoming the fallout of the pandemic that which he said is taking its toll on the entire world.