UAE, Syrian Presidents exchange Eid greetings

The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from Ahmad Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, during which they exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings.

Both leaders conveyed their warm wishes for health and happiness to all, praying that the occasion would bring blessings, peace and prosperity to their peoples and to both countries.

They also expressed their hopes for continued development and growth, and for lasting security, stability and wellbeing across the Muslim world and wider international community.

The call also touched on the close relations between the UAE and Syria and ways to strengthen cooperation in a manner that serves the interests and aspirations of both nations.

Recently, His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, directed the International Charity Organisation (ICO) to intensify its relief and humanitarian efforts in Syria, in light of the difficult conditions affecting many areas there.

During a gathering at the Royal Court, he was briefed on the Organisation’s efforts across various humanitarian fields, as well as its programmes aimed at supporting those living under harsh conditions in certain regions in Syria, and assisting refugees and displaced persons in several other countries.

This came during a meeting between the Ruler of Ajman and Dr Khalid Abdulwahab Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the ICO, along with the accompanying delegation.

He expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Syrian people, affirming the nation’s unwavering support during these challenging times and its readiness to provide all possible forms of assistance to help alleviate their suffering.

He stated that such supportive and compassionate stances towards brothers, sisters, and friends in times of crisis are not new to the leadership and people of the UAE. Rather, they are a continuation of the humanitarian legacy established by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was always among the first to extend a helping hand to countries affected by disasters and wars around the world.

WAM