UAE leaders congratulate new UK PM Andy Burnham

United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the messages of congratulations and support for the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

In a post on X, the UAE President wrote: "Congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I look forward to working together to further build upon the close and longstanding ties between our two countries and peoples."

Congratulations to @andyburnham on becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I look forward to working together to further build upon the close and longstanding ties between our two countries and peoples.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) July 20, 2026

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, also wrote on his official X account: "I congratulate Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

"We look forward to strengthening the strategic partnership, deepening economic cooperation, and developing the exceptional historical relations that bind our two countries for the benefit and prosperity of our two friendly peoples."

I congratulate Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

We look forward to strengthening the strategic partnership, deepening economic cooperation, and developing the exceptional historical relations that bind our two countries for the…

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 20, 2026

Burnham officially took office on Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, where he was invited to form a new government following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.