ABU-DHABI, January 19. /Dunyo IA/.  The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, awarded the First Class “Independence” Order to Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Abdulaziz Akkulov on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission in the country, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The prestigious award was presented by State Minister Saeed bin Mubarak Al-Hajeri during a meeting at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, the minister discussed issues of bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Uzbekistan, emphasizing his commitment to further developing relations across all areas.

Al-Hajeri wished the ambassador success in his future endeavors and highly praised his role in strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure.

In turn, Abdulaziz Akkulov expressed his deep gratitude to President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, noting the progress and achievements that reflect the UAE leadership’s firm commitment to strengthening the country’s position on the global stage.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the diplomat also thanked all government institutions for their cooperation, which contributed to the successful fulfillment of his mission to enhance bilateral relations.

It is worth noting that Ambassador Abdulaziz Akkulov was previously appointed as the Chairman of the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee.