UAE President arrives in Belgrade on working visit

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Belgrade on Friday, on a working visit to Serbia.

Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia, welcomed His Highness and the accompanying delegation upon their arrival at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.

On Saturday, the two Presidents attended a military parade held as part of celebrations marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. 

The parade featured various units of the Serbian Armed Forces, including displays of military vehicles, defence systems, river fleet vessels, command and protection forces, air defence units, and paratroopers. A ceremonial display of the Serbian national flag, stretching approximately 300 metres, also took place in front of the main grandstand.

His Highness congratulated President Vučić on the occasion, wishing Serbia and its people continued progress, stability and prosperity. He also reaffirmed the strength of UAE–Serbia relations and the shared commitment to further enhancing bilateral ties in the interests of both nations and their peoples.

The parade was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; along with several ministers and senior officials.

His Highness later departed Belgrade, concluding his working visit to Serbia.

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