KHALIFA CONFERS HIGHEST ORDER ON OUTGOING KUWAITI, ARMENIAN ENVOYS

Abu Dhabi, May 9th, 2006 (WAM) – President H.H.
Emirates News Agency
May 9, 2006 Tuesday 5:47 PM EST

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred Independence Order
on the outgoing Ambassadors Abdul Razzaq Abdul Qadir Al Kandari, of
Kuwait and Dr. Arshak Poladian of Armenia in recognition of their
contribution in strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE
and their respective countries.

Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan decorated the
two Ambassadors with the first-class order here today, wishing them
success in their new assignments.

Al Kandari and Dr. Poladian thanked Sheikh Khalifa for the honour
and praised his wise policies.

The decoration ceremony was attended by Obeid Salem Al Zaabi, Director
of Protocol at the Foreign Ministry.