Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed with Vladimir Putin. File

Gulf Today Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on his election as President of the United Arab Emirates.

Putin expressed his heartfelt congratulations on the election of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE.

In his congratulatory message, the Russian president said, "I am convinced that your activities in the position of head of state will contribute to the further development of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in all directions between Russia and the UAE."

Putin expressed his hope to continue constructive dialogue and joint action between Russia and the UAE on issues on the bilateral and international agenda.