UAE President attends Serbian national day celebrations

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a military parade to mark the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag alongside the country's leader Aleksandar Vučić.

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 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.

Sheikh Mohamed, who was on a working visit, was welcomed by the Serbian leader upon arrival at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport on Saturday.

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.

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