Thursday 15 February 2024

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation comprising the participants in the 11th National Defence Course 2023-2024.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed welcomed the delegation and was briefed on the academic and scientific programme details of the 11th National Defence Course.

Sheikh Abdullah praised the efforts of the National Defence College and its keenness to attract national talent to participate in the course, which provided an academic programme based on the best international practices and standards. He also noted that the course provided a platform for developing teamwork skills for all participants, in addition to providing them with modern sciences and knowledge.

H.H. affirmed that the National Defence College is a specialised and leading scientific and knowledge institution at the global level that provides national cadres with the necessary qualification in many important fields related to serving the country's comprehensive and sustainable development drive, preserving its achievements, and protecting its gains.

He expressed his best wishes to all participants and members of the administrative and teaching bodies of the National Defence College for more success in achieving the college's goals and vision.
For their part, the delegation members expressed their happiness to meet H.H., stressing their keenness to support all national efforts made to enhance the UAE's position and global leadership in various fields.