Mohamed visits Moroccan Heritage Week

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has visited the Moroccan-Heritage Week, being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco. While touring the event, Sheikh Mohamed was briefed about various Moroccan exhibits, which included artifacts, ancient monuments, cuisine and traditional products that reflect the Moroccan national identity. On this occasion, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed King Mohammed VI to the UAE, and praised his efforts to preserve the Moroccan cultural heritage. He expressed his satisfaction at the Moroccan-Heritage Week in Abu Dhabi in light of the keenness of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the King of Morocco to boost the cultural ties between the two countries. He noted that the strengthening of cultural ties between the UAE and the Kingdom of Morocco brings the two peoples closer and preserves the authentic traditions and norms of both countries. Sheikh Mohamed said that the two countries are bound in this context by the traditions and modernity, blended with the forefathers' heritage and the modern civilisation. The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi said, "It is fortunate that the opening of the Moroccan-Heritage Week in Abu Dhabi coincided with our celebrations of the 44th National Day Anniversary to represent the fraternal participation of the Kingdom of Morocco, its government and people, with the people of the UAE in their celebrations of the great day in our hearts. “It also reflects the deep historic relations between the two countries that will continue to be a model of best relations." He was accompanied by Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The Moroccan-Heritage Week sessions are held under the supervision of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, with the aim to further strengthen the historic and fraternal ties between the UAE and the Kingdom of Morocco in the areas of politics, economy, media, science, tourism and culture. The event also aims at introducing the Moroccan cultural heritage to the UAE community.