Presidential Office: "Muhammad, UAE President's Daughter, Accompanies with Special Significance... Will Have Deep Conversations"

Eldest Daughter Mariam Accompanies Presidential Office Vice Chair
"Both Leaders Hold Separate Social Schedule for Over 5 Hours"

President Yoon Suk-yeol is greeting the children's welcome group from Samgwang Elementary School in Seoul at the official state visit welcome ceremony for Mohammed, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), held on the lawn in front of the Yongsan Presidential Office building in Seoul on the 29th.
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The Presidential Office stated on the 29th that the fact that Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was accompanied by his eldest daughter, Mariam, Vice Chairperson in charge of National Policy Projects at the Presidential Office, during his state visit to Korea holds "special significance."

Kim Tae-hyo, First Deputy Director of the National Security Office, held a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office in the afternoon and said, "Before today's official schedule, President Yoon and the First Lady had a friendly meeting with President Mohammed yesterday," adding, "Mariam, Vice Chairperson in charge of National Policy Projects at the Presidential Office and eldest daughter of President Mohammed of the UAE, accompanied the friendly meeting and dinner, which carries special significance."

Deputy Director Kim explained, "Yesterday, President Yoon and the First Lady took a walk and had tea with President Mohammed around Buyongji Pond in the rear garden of Changdeokgung Palace, and they enjoyed a traditional performance together, fostering a friendly atmosphere," and added, "They then moved to the Blue House for a friendly dinner, where the conversation continued well beyond the scheduled time."

He continued, "Mariam, Vice Chairperson in charge of National Policy Projects at the Presidential Office and eldest daughter of President Mohammed, accompanied the friendly meeting and dinner yesterday, marking the first time she has accompanied President Mohammed on an overseas state visit."

Deputy Director Kim said, "During President Yoon's state visit to the UAE last January, Kim Keon-hee participated in the official welcoming ceremony," and added, "This time, the UAE President accompanied his eldest daughter to various unofficial meetings and friendly schedules, clearly demonstrating the special significance the UAE places on its visit to the Republic of Korea."

He further stated, "Before leaving Korea this evening, President Mohammed will have another friendly meeting with President Yoon," adding, "Mariam, Vice Chairperson, will also attend and have a conversation with the First Lady. The two leaders will engage in several friendly schedules for more than five hours, allowing for deep discussions."

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