VIDEO: Burj Khalifa lights up to mark Turkmenistan's Independence Day
- Last updated: September 28, 2020 | 00:58
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The world’s tallest building and a living wonder once again lit up on Sunday evening to mark the independence day of Turkmenistan.
The 830 metres structure adorned the green, while and claret of the Turkmenistan’s national flag on its facade.
The official page of Burj Khalifa said, Burj Khalifa lights up in celebration of Turkmenistan’s independence. We wish the people of this nation growth and peace…”
On the othe hand, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of congratulations to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sent similar messages to the President of Turkmenistan on the occasion.
Recently, the UAE-Turkmenistan Business Council recently stated that the private sectors of the UAE and Turkmenistan are continuing to work together to achieve progress and launch initiatives aimed at enhancing their economic ties.
As part of the efforts to strengthen the capacity of the health sector in various countries to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, the UAE, sent an aid plane containing 60 tonnes of medical supplies to Turkmenistan, part of 90 tonnes allocated to assist approximately 90,000 medical professionals there, as they work to contain the virus.