Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, made a phone call on Sunday to Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, in which he expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to Erdogan and the Turkish people for the victims of the explosion that occurred in a mine in Barten State.
The explosion killed at least 41 people and wounded dozens.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to protect Turkey and its people from all evil, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured and patience and solace to the families of the victims.
During the phone call, Sheikh Mohamed affirmed the UAE's solidarity with Turkey following this tragic incident.
President Erdogan thanked the UAE President for the sympathies he showed towards Turkey and its people, asking Allah Almighty to protect the UAE from all harm, and strengthening the close relations between the two countries and their friendly peoples.