UAE and Serbia leaders pledge to enhance ties

BELGRADE Mohamed and Vucic attend parade marking Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom, National Flag; parade featured displays of Serbia's military vehicles, defence systems.

- Agence France-Presse

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Aleksandar Vucic, President of the Republic of Serbia, on Saturday attended a military parade held as part of celebrations marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. The event took place during Sheikh Mohamed's’ working visit to Serbia.

Sheikh Mohamed was welcomed by President Vucic and senior Serbian officials upon his arrival at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade, in front of which the parade took place.

The parade featured various units of the Serbian Armed Forces, including displays of military vehicles, defence systems, river fleet vessels, command and protection forces, air defence units, and paratroopers. A ceremonial display of the Serbian national flag, stretching approximately 300 metres, also took place in front of the main grandstand.

Sheikh Mohamed congratulated President Vucic on this national occasion, wishing Serbia and its people continued progress, stability and prosperity. He also reaffirmed the strength of UAE-Serbia relations and the shared commitment to further enhancing bilateral ties in the interests of both nations and their peoples.