The text of the congratulatory telegram was published on the Kremlin website.

Putin expressed confidence that the activities of the new UAE president would contribute to the further development of friendly Russian-UAE relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas.

“I look forward to continuing our constructive dialogue and joint work on topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda,” the Russian leader said.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has been appointed as the new president of the UAE.

On May 13, after a long illness, the second president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died.

He was 73 years old.