Yoon Pays Tribute at UAE National Cemetery... "Respect to the Devoted Heroes"

Visit to UAE National Cemetery 'Wahat Al Karama'... Scheduled Summit with President Muhammad

[Abu Dhabi=Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] On the 15th (local time), the second day of President Yoon Seok-yeol's state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), he visited the UAE National Cemetery to pay respects. President Yoon left a message in the guestbook saying, "I pay tribute to the heroes who dedicated themselves to the nation and world peace."

The UAE National Cemetery, 'Wahat Al Karama,' meaning 'Oasis of Dignity,' was established to honor the spirits of public officials and soldiers who died in service to the country. In line with its purpose, the Grand Mosque is located to the east, and the Ministry of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff are located to the west. The cemetery features a visitor center exhibiting information related to the fallen, alongside the UAE's diplomatic and humanitarian activities, as well as the 'Plaza of Remembrance,' an outdoor amphitheater with a capacity of 1,200 people.

President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who are on a state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), visited the Sheikh Grand Zahid Mosque located in Abu Dhabi on the 15th (local time) and toured the facilities.
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President Yoon, accompanied by First Lady Kim Keon-hee, ascended the steps of the memorial monument, received an honor guard inspection, then bowed his head in silent tribute and laid a wreath. In the guestbook, President Yoon wrote, "I pay tribute to the heroes who dedicated themselves to the nation and world peace," adding, "The United Arab Emirates begins right here."

On this day, President Yoon is scheduled to hold a summit meeting with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting is highly likely to produce concrete outcomes that strengthen cooperation in nuclear power, defense, infrastructure construction, and investment sectors. In particular, plans to elevate the relationship to a 'special strategic partnership' will be discussed. President Yoon stated, "The UAE is our key partner in nuclear power, energy, investment, and defense," and added, "Through economy-centered summit diplomacy, we will create an opportunity to overcome complex crises with exports and investment."