Sharjah24 - WAM: The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mourned the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"Profoundly saddened by the passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During his tenure, Greece-UAE relations have expanded exponentially," the foreign ministry tweeted late on Friday.

"We extend our sincere condolences & deepest sympathy to his family, the people and Gov’t of our close friend and strategic partner UAE," the ministry added.