
UAE awards Lebanese Ambassador Order of Independence
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has awarded the Lebenses Ambassador to the UAE, Fouad Chehab Dandan, the Order of Independence (First Class).
The honour was presented by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs during a reception in Abu Dhabi, who expressed his best wishes to the ambassador for continued success.
This honour was conferred in recognition of the ambassador's efforts during his tenure in the UAE, which contributed to strengthening and advancing relations between the two nations across various fields.
The Lebanese ambassador expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, commending his wise leadership and influential role on both the regional and international stages.
The ambassador also reaffirmed the strong fraternal ties between the UAE and Lebanon, and extended his thanks to all governmental departments in the UAE for the support and cooperation that positively contributed to the success of his mission.

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