UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of congratulations to King Philippe of Belgium on Tuesday, on the occasion of the country's National Day.
Similar messages were also sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to the King and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Belgium's National Day, celebrated each year on July 21, marks the anniversary of King Leopold I taking the constitutional oath in 1831, laying the foundations of the modern Belgian state.
Celebrations include a military and civilian parade in Brussels, concerts and a fireworks display.
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