Sharjah 24 – WAM: The US Department of Defence Friday mourned the passing of late His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

In a press statement, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, said, "I and the Department offer out heartfelt condolences to the UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed’s family and the people of the UAE. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy and was a true friend of the United States."