UAE President receives condolences from Prime Minister of India and King of Lesotho

A flag at half staff for Sheikh Khalifa in Sharjah. The UAE is in a period of mourning. Chris Whiteoak / The National

President Sheikh Mohamed on Saturday received condolence calls from India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Letsie III, King of Lesotho.

They expressed their condolences to Sheikh Mohamed, the Al Nahyan family and the people of the UAE on the death of Sheikh Khalifa.

The leaders also congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on his election as President of the UAE.

They wished him continued success in leading the country towards a new phase of prosperity.

Both leaders expressed their determination to continue to expand relations with the UAE on economic and diplomatic matters.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his appreciation for their messages of support. He also thanked them for congratulating him on his election as the UAE's President.