The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated China after the Chang'e-6 probe successfully completed its historic mission on the far side of the moon.
Sheikh Mohamed congratulated President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people on the return to Earth of the lunar probe.
"I wish China ongoing success in furthering our scientific understanding of the solar system and advancing humanity's progress," Sheikh Mohamed said on the platform X.
I congratulate my friend Xi Jinping and the Chinese people on the return to Earth of the Chang'e-6 probe after successfully completing its historic mission on the far side of the moon. I wish China ongoing success in furthering our scientific understanding of the solar system and…
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) June 25, 2024
China's Chang'e-6 probe landed on Tuesday in the northern region of Inner Mongolia, making the country the first to bring back samples from the moon's far side.
These samples, which might hold clues about the origins of the moon and Earth, is the latest achievement of China’s lunar exploration programme.

UAE allocates $8 million to support Chad amid El Nino food crisis
UAE, Syrian Presidents discuss stronger economic and development ties
Sheikha Latifa honours Arab Media Award winners
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reaffirms 'relations with Syria' during meeting with Al-Sharaa
Abu Dhabi streamlines holiday home regulatory process
Ahmad Al-Sharaa expresses confidence in Syria's revival at Arab Media Summit
Sheikh Mansour, President of Angola discuss cooperation in phone call
UAE holds military funeral for two servicemen martyred during training
