ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conveyed a message of congratulations to President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria in recognition of Austria's National Day. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have also sent similar messages. Their congratulations were extended to both the Austrian President and Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The UAE's leaders have a tradition of sending messages to their counterparts on significant national occasions, underscoring the diplomatic ties between the countries.