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Statement of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the demise of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates November 3, 2004

I learned with deep sorrow the passing of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. I would like to extend, on behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, my sincere condolences to the members of Al Nahyan Family, the Government and people of the United Arab Emirates. Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in 1971 the late President has succeeded with outstanding leadership in the social and economic development of the country, and has also made great contribution to securing stability of the Middle East as a leader of the Gulf and Middle East regions. We are deeply saddened by the demise of President Zayed who made a state visit to Japan in 1990 and consolidated the friendly relations between the two countries. May his sole rest in peace. I sincerely hope that the people of the United Arab Emirates will overcome their sorrow and continue to advance to achieve further progress and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates.