Uzbekistan President visits Wahat Al Karama

WAM -- President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan visited on Monday, 25th March, 2019, Wahat Al Karama, Abu Dhabi’s national and cultural landmark designed to commemorate the sacrifices and heroic deeds of UAE martyrs to defend their homeland and protect its achievements.

Upon his arrival, President Mirziyoyev was welcomed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs' Families' Affairs Office, at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court. He attended the Guard of HonoUr ceremony, and then laid a wreath at Martyrs' Monument, made up of 31 panels leaning on one another in a symbol of solidarity between the leadership, people and soldiers of the UAE.

Mirziyoyev then toured Wahat Al Karama accompanied by Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, and Mohammed Hareb Al Mehairbi, UAE Ambassador to Uzbekistan and listened to a detailed explanation by Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan about the different sections in Wahat Al Karama, which embody the bravery and heroism of UAE heroes, as well as the nation’s noble values.

The tour came to end following a President writing a message in the visitor’s log, expressing his utmost respect and appreciation for the brave martyrs of the UAE.