VP and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince welcome heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of international organisations

WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received, at Al-Mushrif Palace in the capital Abu Dhabi, several Arab, Islamic and foreign heads of diplomatic delegations and representatives of international organisations, who presented to Their Highnesses their greetings and blessings for the Holy Month of Ramadan.

They also wished the wise leadership good health and happiness, as well as great advancement and prosperity to the people and the country, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcomed the ambassadors of brotherly and friendly countries and representatives of international organisations. Their Highnesses said that they are cared for and welcomed by the UAE’s leadership, government and people, and they are living with their families in a multi-cultural community. This community contains some 200 nationalities, whose members are living in safety, stability and equality in their rights and duties, under a law that allows them to practice their lives, religions and community liberties without bias or discrimination, especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan, which represents the image of giving, tolerance and love for its people, as well as welcoming others with great affection, love and unity, they added.

Their Highnesses gave the ambassadors the regards of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Their Highness’s greetings to the leaders of their countries and their wishes for the lasting goodness and prosperity of their countries and peoples.

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, and several sheikhs, ministers and senior officials in the country.

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