President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a congratulatory message to Tabare Vazquez, President of Uruguay, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, which is observed on 25th August.

Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also sent similar messages to President Vazquez.