United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has thanked Bangladesh for its solidarity following the Iranian attacks on the UAE and expressed his interest in visiting Dhaka at the earliest mutually convenient opportunity.

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the UAE president conveyed his sincere appreciation for Bangladesh’s support during what he described as a difficult period, according to the UAE Embassy in Dhaka.

Sheikh Mohamed also expressed profound sorrow over the deaths of two Bangladeshi nationals who were killed in the attacks. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expressed sympathy to the people of Bangladesh.

In his message, the UAE president reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, development, and humanitarian assistance. He said relations between Bangladesh and the UAE would continue to deepen on the basis of mutual respect, friendship, and a shared commitment to regional peace and stability.

Accepting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s invitation, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his willingness to undertake an official visit to Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time. He said he hoped the visit would further strengthen and diversify the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries.

The exchange of letters follows earlier communication between the two leaders after Iran’s missile attacks on the UAE and several other countries in the region. At that time, Bangladesh expressed its full solidarity with the UAE and supported its right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and national security.