UAE President hosts South Korean leader

WAM

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday hosted a special reception in honour of South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol at Abu Dhabi's Qasar Al Watan. 

The ceremony included a performance of the Korean national anthem, followed by 21-artillery rounds fired, and guards of honour lining up to salute the distinguished guest.

Prior to the arrival of the Korean President's convoy to the palace square, the Fursan Al Emarat aerobatics team flew over the palace sky, forming the Korean flag.

Yeol, who is on a multi-day state visit to the UAE, is accompanied by First Lady Kim Keon-hee and a high-level delegation.

The leaders also discussed various paths of cooperation and development in the investment, economic, scientific, cultural and advanced technology fields, in addition to renewable energy and other vital areas of interest within their two countries' future plans.

They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.

More from UAE

  • UAE welcomes UN assessment mission to El Fasher

    Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the United Nations’ assessment mission to El Fasher as an important step toward restoring humanitarian access for civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation.

  • 30-tonne UAE aid shipment reaches Gaza to combat malnutrition

    A humanitarian aid convoy provided by the UAE's Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Foundation for Charity and Humanitarian Work has entered the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying vital therapeutic and preventive supplies for children and women.

  • Dubai Police crack down on e-bike violations

    Dubai Police have taken firm action against 90 individuals for riding electric bikes in a reckless and dangerous manner on sports tracks and dedicated scooter lanes at Kite Beach.

  • UAE condemns mosque bombing in Syria’s Homs

    The UAE has strongly condemned the bombing at a mosque in Homs, central Syria, which left a number of civilians dead and injured.