His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, congratulated His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on receiving the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity in its seventh edition for 2026. His Highness affirmed the UAE's unwavering commitment to further promoting human fraternity globally, noting that the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity celebrates pioneers of humanitarian work, peacebuilders, and initiatives that foster coexistence and solidarity among peoples.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed his pride in this honor, which bears the name of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who made the UAE one of the most prosperous and successful countries in the world. He noted that His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan continues the approach of the Founding Father in development, modernization, and progress, making the UAE a global model for building modern states and establishing peaceful and stable societies.
