The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its diplomatic presence in Singapore after Dr Abdul Nasser Al Shaali presented his credentials to Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, as UAE Ambassador to Singapore, during a reception ceremony held at the Presidential Office in the Istana Palace.
Greetings exchanged between the two sides
During the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to the President, along with their wishes for further progress and prosperity for his country and people.
In return, Shanmugaratnam conveyed his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and wished the UAE leadership, government and people continued progress and prosperity.
Commitment to stronger bilateral ties
The President welcomed Al Shaali and wished him success in his duties, affirming his country’s keenness to develop and strengthen bilateral relations across the various fields linking the two countries, and underlining Singapore’s readiness to provide all possible support to facilitate his work.
For his part, Al Shaali expressed his pride in representing the United Arab Emirates in the Republic of Singapore, and his keenness to enhance and activate bilateral relations across various fields in a way that contributes to supporting the bonds of friendship between the two countries and their peoples.
The meeting also reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to develop cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Singapore in areas of mutual interest.