UAE Leaders Send Condolences To Turkey Over Plane Crash

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, sent a message of condolences to His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey, following the tragic crash of a Turkish military cargo plane belonging to the Ministry of Defense. In his message, His Highness expressed heartfelt sympathy to President Erdogan and the people of Turkey over the loss of lives in this unfortunate incident. He prayed for the souls of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, also sent a cable of condolences to the Turkish President. He expressed his sorrow and solidarity with the Turkish government and people during this difficult time. His Highness conveyed the UAE’s compassion and shared grief over the tragic accident that claimed several lives.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chief of the Presidential Court, joined in sending a similar cable of condolence to His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He expressed the UAE’s sincere sympathy to the families of the victims and reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship between the UAE and Turkey.

The condolences from the UAE leadership reflect the country’s consistent humanitarian values and its commitment to standing by friendly nations during moments of tragedy and loss. The UAE and Turkey have maintained strong diplomatic and cultural ties over the years, and such gestures of solidarity further strengthen mutual respect and cooperation between the two nations.

The military cargo plane, which belonged to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, was reportedly on an operational mission when the crash occurred. Turkish authorities immediately launched rescue operations and investigations to determine the cause of the accident. President Erdogan and senior officials expressed their sorrow and extended condolences to the families of the deceased, while the international community, including the UAE, expressed deep sympathy and support.

The UAE’s leadership has always shown compassion and humanitarian concern in times of crisis, offering support and comfort to affected countries and their people. This latest expression of condolence is another reflection of the nation’s enduring values of empathy, peace, and solidarity.

Through these messages, the UAE leadership emphasized the importance of unity and shared humanity in facing global tragedies, reaffirming that friendship and compassion are the foundations of strong international relations.