The solemn ceremony took place at the official residence of Qasr Al-Watan, where the head of state received credentials from newly appointed foreign ambassadors, including the representative of Uzbekistan.

During the conversation, the UAE President highly appreciated the state of bilateral relations and wished the Ambassador success in further strengthening multifaceted cooperation, especially in the trade, economic, investment and tourism sectors.

The Emirati side expressed its readiness to create the necessary conditions for Umid Shodiev to effectively carry out his diplomatic mission.

In turn, the ambassador conveyed sincere greetings and respect from the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to the President of the UAE. He noted that, thanks to the political will of the leaders of the two countries, relations at the highest level have reached a qualitatively new stage, and stated his readiness to make every effort to further expand the strategic partnership.

It should be recalled that Umid Shodiev succeeded Abdulaziz Akkulov, who headed the embassy of our country in the UAE from 2022 to 2025 and was appointed chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan in December 2025.