UAE expresses solidarity with Ghana and Ivory Coast following floods

The United Arab Emirates on Monday expressed its solidarity with Ghana and Ivory Coast regarding the victims of last week's floods caused by heavy rains, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the UAE expressed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims, to the government and people of Ghana and Ivory Coast and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

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