Abu dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended a reception hosted by Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of the French Republic to the UAE, in celebration of France's National Day, also known as Bastille Day.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event was held at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and was attended by Noura AlKaabi, Minister of State, along with members of the Arab and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the UAE. Several members of the French community in the country also participated in the celebration.
During his speech, the French Ambassador highlighted the strong historical and strategic relations between France and the United Arab Emirates, noting the developments in their bilateral ties in recent years.