Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy,  attended the academy’s graduation ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. All photos by MOFAIC / Wam

Sheikh Abdullah honours Emirates Diplomatic Academy graduates - in pictures



Thirty-two men and women received their diplomas in international relations on Friday at a ceremony attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, congratulated the students for excelling in their studies and stressed the importance of their work.

“This graduation ceremony is an important occasion to remind ourselves of the solemn responsibility that lies upon us in serving this great nation and its citizens,” said Sheikh Abdullah.

"When I see these young people before me, I see knowledge, ambition, enthusiasm and willpower, and I am confident in their ability to face challenges and achieve great success.

“Your graduation coincides with the Year of Zayed, and I am confident that this cohort is ready for the responsibility and will be a source of pride for their people.”

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