United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Mozambique on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the President of Mozambique and to Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levi on the occasion.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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