Abu Dhabi, UAE – His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, awarded Ambassador Edward Hobart the Order of Independence, First Class.
This was in recognition of his efforts during his tenure in the country,
which contributed to strengthening and developing the strategic relationship between the two nations across various fields.
Award ceremony in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs,
presented the medal to the British Ambassador during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
He commended the Ambassador’s role in strengthening cooperation and friendship
between the UAE and the UK at the political, economic, and diplomatic levels.
During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed affirmed the UAE
commitment to further developing its strategic partnership with Britain.
He wished the Ambassador success in his future endeavors and expressed his appreciation
for the Ambassador’s efforts in supporting bilateral relations throughout his diplomatic career.
Praise for UAE-UK relations
For his part, Ambassador Edward Hobart expressed his gratitude to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for this honor.
He praised what he described as the prominent role played by the UAE on both the regional and international levels.
He also commended the wise policies pursued by the UAE leadership.
The British Ambassador noted the depth of the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
He also affirmed that UAE-UK relations are witnessing continuous development across various vital sectors.
Hobart also thanked the UAE government entities for their cooperation and support during his tenure in the country.
He emphasized that this cooperation significantly contributed to the success of his diplomatic mission
and strengthened the frameworks for joint work between the two sides.
