WAM Abu Dhabi, 18th June 2012 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed today over a telephone conversation with The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, his heart-felt condolences on the death of Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.

The President also wished HRH Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, success in his mission of serving his country and people.

In another telephone conversation with Prince Salman, Sheikh Khalifa condoled him on the passing of Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz.

He also expressed his best wishes of success for the new Saudi crown prince.

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