Head of State Alexander Lukashenko has extended congratulations to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahayan, and Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum on the occasion of the national holiday - the day of formation of the Federation of the United Arab Emirates.

Alexander Lukashenko noted with satisfaction that our countries enjoy the relations of friendship and trust which form a reliable basis for mutually advantageous partnership over the long term.

“I am convinced that due to our joint efforts the bilateral ties will continue to develop for the benefit of the peoples of Belarus and the United Arab Emirates,” said the President.