Rome, February 24, 2024, The Europe Today: In a significant diplomatic ceremony, Abdulla Ali Al Saboosi, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Italy, presented his credentials to His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, the President of the Italian Republic. The official reception ceremony took place at the distinguished Presidential Palace in Rome.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Al Saboosi conveyed warm greetings and well-wishes from the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, including President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 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. The messages expressed a desire for further development and prosperity for the government and people of Italy.
In response, President Mattarella reciprocated the greetings and conveyed his sincere wishes for continued progress and growth for the leadership and citizens of the UAE. He expressed readiness to work collaboratively towards strengthening bilateral relations between Italy and the United Arab Emirates.
President Mattarella extended his best wishes for the success of Ambassador Al Saboosi in his role, assuring the Ambassador of Italy’s commitment to providing support to facilitate the enhancement of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Ambassador Al Saboosi expressed his pride in representing the UAE in the Italian Republic and reiterated his dedication to fostering cooperation across various sectors. He emphasized the importance of collaboration in consolidating the bonds of friendship between the two countries.
During their meeting, both sides conducted a comprehensive review of the existing cooperation between the UAE and Italy. They discussed strategies and opportunities for further development to achieve mutual interests and aspirations for both nations and their peoples.
The Embassy looks forward to a strengthened and enduring partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Italy under Ambassador Al Saboosi’s diplomatic leadership. This milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in the collaborative journey between the two nations.
