Combating coronavirus: Mohamed bin Zayed, Ukrainian President review Covid-19 battle

Abu Dhabi - This came in a phone call Abu Dhabi Crown Prince received from Volodymyr Zelensky wherein he affirmed the UAE's solidarity with Ukraine in dealing with the global pandemic.

By WAM

Published: Tue 14 Apr 2020, 3:26 AM

Last updated: Tue 14 Apr 2020, 5:30 AM

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday discussed the latest developments in the global fight against Covid-19 with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and ways of coordinating efforts in this regard.
This came in a phone call His Highness Sheikh Mohamed received from Zelensky wherein the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince affirmed the UAE's solidarity with Ukraine in its battle against the novel virus, expressing his condolences over the Covid-19 deaths in the European country and his wishes of a speedy recovery to the patients.
He stressed the UAE's determination to extend all possible forms of support at regional and global levels to combat coronavirus out of its belief in the growing importance of ensuring global synergy in these trying times.
The Ukrainian president extended thanks to Sheikh Mohamed for the support provided by the UAE to his country in order to strengthen its medical capabilities to fight the virus.
He also hailed Emirati supportive initiatives for various countries and communities around the world in fighting the pandemic.
The two leaders underlined the urgent need for the international community to accelerate efforts under the current challenging circumstances and coordinate stances in order to mitigate the humanitarian and economic impact of the virus on the entire world.