The United Nations Security Council opened its meeting on Wednesday by honouring Sheikh Khalifa with a moment of silence.
UAE Ambassador to the UN Lana Nusseibeh then addressed the council, sharing the late president's legacy and achievements.
"A distinguished leader and a visionary man," she said. "Sheikh Khalifa devoted his life to his country and people and inspired his nation with his dedication, wisdom and humility".
She thanked the current Security Council president, US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and the other members for their condolences and sympathy.
Sheikh Khalifa died last Friday aged 73.
Ms Thomas-Greenfield led the delegates in the moment of silence for Sheikh Khalifa, who she said was "a leader and a key figure in the history of his country."
Dozens of leaders and senior officials have travelled to Abu Dhabi in recent days to pay tribute to Sheikh Khalifa, who had served as president since 2004.
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Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
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