Abu dhabi: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, attended a reception hosted by Dr. Sultan Salmeen Saeed Al Mansouri, Ambassador of Qatar to the UAE, to mark Qatar's National Day.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by prominent figures including Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; and Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Senior officials and members of the Arab and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the UAE were also present.
The reception commenced with the national anthems of both countries, followed by a visual presentation on the history of UAE-Qatar relations. Ambassador Al Mansouri underscored the deep-rooted social, cultural, and familial bonds that anchor the relationship between the two nations, highlighting the evolving partnership based on cooperation and kinship. He emphasized that Qatar and the UAE share some of the region's strongest and most enduring bonds.
Al Mansouri extended congratulations to the UAE's leadership and people on the country's 54th Eid Al Etihad, acknowledging the UAE's global leadership in humanitarian aid. He noted that the UAE has made a significant international presence through its humanitarian initiatives, serving as a leading example in mobilizing capabilities to assist people worldwide.
He also reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation with the UAE across all fields in line with the shared interests and aspirations for a prosperous future.
