Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), honored 34 winners of the 5th Minister of Foreign Affairs Excellence Award, including Azerbaijani Ambassador to the country Elchin Baghirov, during a ceremony held at the ministry's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
Eighteen accredited foreign missions and nine departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were awarded the prize.
The awards were presented based on several criteria, including fostering innovation, forward-thinking, adaptability, and instilling a sense of initiative and accountability.
Addressing the ceremony, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the winners for their pioneering initiatives, creative ideas, and commitment to excellence and innovation in their work.
