President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded Hjayceelyn M. Quintana, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the UAE, the Medal of Independence of the First Order in appreciation of her efforts during her tenure in the country, which contributed to the development of bilateral ties in various fields.
Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, presented the medal to Quintana during a reception at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
During the meeting, Al Sayegh affirmed the UAE’s keenness to strengthen relations with the Philippines in all fields and expressed appreciation for Quintana’s role in enhancing bilateral cooperation during her time in the country.
He also thanked her for her efforts, wishing her success in her future endeavours.