Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, last night attended a reception hosted by Dr. Andreas Liebmann, Ambassador of Austria to the UAE, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

In a speech on the occasion, Dr. Liebmann commended the strong relations binding Austria and the UAE, praising the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Senior officials, representatives of Arab and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the UAE, and various members of the Austrian community in the country also attended the ceremony.