President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to President, Major-General Jioji Konrote of Fiji, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

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, have also sent similar cables to the Fijian President.