Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to convey his condolences over the death of Sheikh Khalifa.
The leader was welcomed by the President, Sheikh Mohamed, at the Presidential Airport.
Dozens of international leaders, dignitaries and officials have travelled to the capital in recent days to pay their respects to Sheikh Khalifa and congratulate Sheikh Mohamed on his election.
Sheikh Mohamed also paid tribute to Sheikh Khalifa in a social media post on Tuesday.
“With his enduring wisdom and generosity, my brother Khalifa bin Zayed was the heart of our family and the guardian of our nation,” said Sheikh Mohamed.
“He was loved greatly and will be deeply missed, but his remarkable legacy will live on forever. May God grant him eternal peace.”
Tributes also poured in from across the world after Sheikh Khalifa's death at the age of 73 was announced on Friday.
He had served as president since 2004, during which time he ably guided the country's continued development on both the regional and international stages.
Mr Erdogan paid his first official visit to the Emirates in almost a decade in February.
He met Sheikh Mohamed during that two-day stay, which was aimed at bolstering ties between the nations.
The two leaders oversaw the signing of a number of agreements to forge closer links across key fields such as the economy, health and sciences, advanced industries and technology and climate change.
Sheikh Mohamed had revealed plans to double trade between the countries during those talks at Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohamed continued to receive messages of support from around the world after being elected president as tributes flooded in for Sheikh Khalifa.
Also on Tuesday, Sheikh Mohamed received a phone call from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin who offered his condolences to the new president and the UAE people on the death of Sheikh Khalifa, reported state news agency Wam.
In the call, Mr Putin "praised Sheikh Khalifa’s pivotal role in the march of development in the UAE and his support for the promotion of the Emirati-Russian relations," said Wam.
Mr Putin also congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on his election as President, wishing him success in leading the state towards new prospects in various fields. He said he was looking forward to expanding cooperation between the two countries.
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday afternoon to meet Sheikh Mohamed.
“On the occasion of your election to the Presidency of the UAE, I would like to convey to you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the entire Italian people, my warmest congratulations and my best wishes for your success in carrying out the high office entrusted to you,” the Italian president wrote on Twitter.
The European Parliament congratulated Sheikh Mohamed and said it would work to bolster ties with the Emirates, including the Federal National Council.
''I congratulate Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as President of the UAE, and I wish the people of the Emirates further prosperity and advancement under Sheikh Mohamed's leadership,” said Hannah Neumann, the parliament's chairwoman of the delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula.
''The European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with the Arab Peninsula will continue to work towards consolidating a strong and enduring political and parliamentary partnership with the United Arab Emirates and its Federal National Council.''
She also paid tribute to the “unprecedented era of growth” overseen by Sheikh Khalifa.
“I learnt with sadness of the sudden passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. On behalf of the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with Arab Peninsula, I express, together with my colleagues, my deepest condolences to his family, to the people and to the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
''Under Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan leadership, the UAE embarked on an unprecedented era of growth and modernisation, which made the country one of the emerging powerhouses in the region and a global centre for commerce, cultural exchange, and tourism.''
Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyzstan and Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone also on Tuesday expressed condolences, state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mohamed also accepted the condolences of Teodoro Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea; Greece's Deputy Prime Minister Panagiotis Pekraminos; Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand; and Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development of Canada, Wam reported.
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Maldives, said Sheikh Khalifa had been a “dear friend” to his nation.
He said Sheikh Khalifa had been among the first world leaders to provide assistance as his country battled against the Covid-19 pandemic.
“With His Highness Sheikh Khalifa’s innovative approach to growth, the UAE has become a centre of global commerce, and of Islamic knowledge and culture. The UAE has prospered at the global stage during his tenure and become a close and dear friend of the Maldives.”
Mr Solih looked forward to deepening ties with the UAE under the leadership of Sheikh Mohamed, who he described as a “brother and a close ally” to the Maldives.
“I wish him every success in his new leadership role, and I look forward to working closely with His Highness to expand our existing relations over the coming years,” the president said.
Maqsoud Kruse, chairman of the National Human Rights Institution, lauded the achievements of Sheikh Khalifa during his 18-year tenure as president.
He pointed to his decision to establish the independent body last year as part of a long-term vision to advance human rights.
Mr Kruse praised the decision to unanimously elect Sheikh Mohamed as his successor.
Sheikha Fatima, the Mother of the Nation, received condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa from female members of governments overseas and world leaders’ wives.
Queen Rania of Jordan, the first lady of Egypt, Entissar Amer El Sisi, and Cindy Crowe, Governor General of New Zealand, all shared their sympathies.
Sheikha Fatima, who is also the Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, expressed her thanks for their kind support.
Sheikha Shamsa bint Suhail, Sheikh Khalifa’s widow, also received condolences on his death, from Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah, the wife of Oman's Sultan Haitham and Sheikha Amthal Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the sister of Sheikh Nawaf, Kuwait's Emir.
Queen Rania, Mrs El Sisi and Linda Hurley, wife of Governor General of Australia David Hurley, also offered their condolences to Sheikha Shamsa.
She also received the sympathies of various Sheikhas and female ministers in the UAE, who shared their condolences with Sheikh Khalifa’s family and the people of the UAE.
They also wished UAE and its people continued progress and prosperity.
Sheikha Shamsa thanked them for their thoughts, wishing them continued good health and wellness.
World leaders pay tribute to Sheikh Khalifa — in pictures
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The President, Sheikh Mohamed, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, receive condolences for Sheikh Khalifa at Mushrif Palace. All photos: Ministry of Presidential Affairs -
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, second right, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, at Mushrif Palace. -
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Prince Mohammed greets Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed. -
US Vice President Kamala Harris offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed. -
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ms Harris offer condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed, and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council. -
Britain's Prince William offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Prince William travelled to Abu Dhabi on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II and Britain's royal family. -
Prince William and Governor General of Australia David Hurley speak with the President, Sheikh Mohamed. With them are Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, and Patrick Moody, the UK's ambassador to the UAE. -
Prince William, Mr Hurley and the President, Sheikh Mohamed, at Mushrif Palace. -
Prince William offers condolences to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region. -
Prince William with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. -
Prince William with Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation. -
The Duke of Cambridge with Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa. -
David Hurley, Governor General of Australia, with the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko speaks with the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Chad's Minister of State Abakar Manany with the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov meets the President, Sheikh Mohamed, at Mushrif Palace. -
Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh, son of Yemen's late former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Emirati mourners offer condolences at Mushrif Palace. -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed at Mushrif Palace. -
The President, Sheikh Mohamed, receives Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at Mushrif Palace. -
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed. -
The President, Sheikh Mohamed, receives Prime Minister Ali Asadov of Azerbaijan at Mushrif Palace. -
Prince Abdullah bin Sultan Ahmad Shah, Crown Prince of the State of Pahang in Malaysia, offers his condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
From left to right: Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; and Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah. -
President of the United Comoros Othman Ghazali offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Mourners offer condolences to Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, right, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. -
Sheikh Mohamed bin Sultan bin Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa at Mushrif Palace. -
Sean Murphy, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the US embassy in Abu Dhabi, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
King Philippe of Belgium offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Canada's Minister of Defence Harjit Sajjan offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
New Zealand's Governor-General Dame Cindy Kero greets the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Grand Duke Henri, Duke of Luxembourg, conveys his condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Bahrain's King Hamad pays his respects to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike arrives in Abu Dhabi to offer her condolences. -
Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Special Envoy of the President of the Philippines Robert Bourget offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation Hussein Ibrahim Taha offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
CIA Director William Burns offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Co-operation Lisge Schrenimacher offers her condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Foreign Minister of Iran, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. -
Nechirvan Barzani, president of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, right, and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, president of the Pakistan People’s Party, second left, offer their condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed, second right, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, left, at the Presidential Airport. -
Ammar Al Hakim, head of the National Wisdom Movement of Iraq, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Ambassador Kenneth Felix, secretary for bilateral negotiations in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, in Brazil, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Nechirvan Barzani, president of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Dr Rashad Mohamed Al Alimi, chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Yuriko Koike, governor of Tokyo, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Robert Bourget, the special envoy of the president of the Philippines, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Sergio Mattarella, the president of Italy, left, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
The Honorable Brett McGurk, deputy assistant to the president and co-ordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, National Security Counci, left, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, president of Equatorial Guinea, centre right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, president of the Pakistan People’s Party, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Hussein bin Abdullah, Crown Prince of Jordan, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
HE Uhuru Mogai Kenyatta, president of Kenya, left, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Panagiotis Pekraminos, the deputy prime minister of Greece, right, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. -
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, president of Equatorial Guinea, centre, offers condolences to the President, Sheikh Mohamed.
