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Abdullah Bin Zayed: We affirm our full support for India amidst resurgence in COVID-19 cases

April 26, 2021

ABU DHABI — Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, has affirmed his confidence in the ability of the Republic of India to overcome the challenging circumstances triggered by the resurgence in COVID-19 cases, reiterating the UAE's full support for and solidarity with the friendly country amidst the challenging health situation it is reeling under.

This came in a phone call made by Sheikh Abdullah to Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. He said that the leadership, government and people of the UAE are in full solidarity with the Republic of India in these challenging circumstances and support the Indian government in all measures it takes to contain the repercussions of the pandemic.

Sheikh Abdullah expressed UAE's keenness to dedicate all resources in support of the efforts currently undertaken by the government of India to weather these tough times.

He extended sincere condolences to Dr. Jaishankar over the victims of the pandemic, expressing his wishes for health and wellness to the people of India.

Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the longstanding relations between the UAE and India and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two friendly countries.

He also renewed UAE's solidarity with India and the confidence that the nation will survive this critical juncture.

He also stressed that global synergy and concerted action are fundamental to overcoming the fallout of the pandemic that which he said is taking its toll on the entire world.

ADNOC stands with India

during COVID-19 fallout

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) HQ lit up this evening with the colors of the Indian flag in solidarity with the Republic of India as it responds to a second COVID-19 wave.

On the facade of its headquarters, ADNOC displayed the message "Stay strong, India" to highlight its support for one of the UAE's closest friends and most important trading partners.

The entire ADNOC Family extends its best wishes to the government and people of India during this difficult period.

ADNOC remains committed to meeting India’s growing energy demand and is proud to be a key supplier to India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves, the first international partner to do so.

Indian companies represent some of Abu Dhabi’s key concession and exploration partners and they have steadily increased their participation in the UAE’s energy sector. — WAM


April 26, 2021
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