Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, sent a congratulatory message to Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Singapore. This milestone reflects the strong ties and mutual respect developed over four decades.

In addition to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, along with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, also sent similar congratulatory messages to President Shanmugaratnam.

Furthermore, both Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed extended their congratulations to Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, highlighting the importance of continued cooperation and friendship between the two nations.