Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed greets an envoy during the ceremony at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. WAM

During the ceremony at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the ambassadors, wishing them success in their duties and in advancing relations between the UAE and their respective countries across all fields. His Highness affirmed that UAE entities will support and facilitate their work.

His Highness emphasised the UAE's dedication to enhancing its ties with countries around the world, grounded in mutual respect, cooperation, and shared interests. He also highlighted the UAE’s efforts to foster development and prosperity for the benefit of all.

Sheikh Mohamed poses for a group photo with the ambassadors on Wednesday. WAM

President Sheikh Mohamed received the credentials of Fredrik Florén, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden; Sidney Leon Romeiro, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil; Sultan Bin Abdullah Al Anqari, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Gervais Moumou, Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles; Tuula Yrjölä, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland; Renso Herrera Franco, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic; Ahmed El Tazi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco; Souleymane Konaté, Ambassador of Burkina Faso; Ridwaan Jadwat, Ambassador of Australia; and Sekou Cherifke Camara, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea.

For their part, the ambassadors conveyed to His Highness the President the greetings of the leaders of their countries and their sincere wishes for further progress and prosperity for the UAE and its people. They also expressed their delight at being in the UAE and their determination to strengthen their countries' relations with the nation at every level.

The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Khaled Belhoul Al Falasi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as a number of officials.

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