Turkish President Erdogan condoles with UAE counterpart over his brother's passing

ISTANBUL

Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday extended his condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brother of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

According to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan expressed the condolences during a phone call with Sheikh Mohammed.

Sheikh Saeed, representative of the ruler of Abu Dhabi, passed away earlier on Thursday. The UAE has announced a three-day mourning period.