Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, last night attended a reception hosted by Navdeep Suri, Ambassador of India to the UAE, on the occasion of India's Republic Day.

In a speech on this occasion, the Indian ambassador commended the outstanding relations between the UAE and India, saying that the UAE is a strategic partner of India.

The ceremony, which was held the InterContinental Hotel Abu Dhabi, was attended by Saeed Al Qamzi, Director of Visits Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Media Company, a number of officials, heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions accredited to the UAE, and members of the Indian Community living in the UAE.