The UAE expressed its solidarity and condolences with Portugal following the derailment of the Glória funicular cable car in Lisbon, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims' families, the government and the people of Portugal over this tragedy, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
UAE Expresses Solidarity with Portugal and Conveys Condolences Over Victims of Glória Funicular Accidenthttps://t.co/3qcBPWDavE pic.twitter.com/rZO6Swiknx
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) September 4, 2025
According to Reuters, the tragedy killed at least 16 people and injured 23 when the cable car crashed into a building on Wednesday, with Portuguese authorities still investigating the cause of the accident.
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