Istanbul (HRNW) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has postponed his planned visit to the United Arab Emirates, citing health concerns regarding Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. However, the official statement announcing the postponement was later deleted from social media.
A message shared by President Erdogan’s office on the social media platform X stated that he had spoken by phone with Mohamed bin Zayed, expressed concern about his health, and wished him a speedy recovery. The statement added that Erdogan’s visit to the UAE would be rescheduled for a later date. Although the message was quickly removed, it was broadcast by Turkish state media before some reports were subsequently retracted.
The UAE’s official news agency confirmed that a phone call took place between the two leaders but made no mention of any health concerns or cancellation of the visit. Meanwhile, photos released by the Emirati president’s office showed Mohamed bin Zayed meeting with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, appearing in good health and in high spirits.
No further official clarification has been issued by Turkish or Emirati authorities regarding the situation.
HRNW continues to provide accurate and balanced international reporting. Support our work by donating at: https://www.hrnww.com/donate-us/
