His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai today received ambassadors Dr. Aref Ali Nayed of Libya, Jimmy Van Zeller Laitau of Portugal and Dick Patrick Esparon of Seychelles accredited to the state. During the meeting which took place at the presidential palace here in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the ambassadors of Portugal, Seychelles and Libya wishing them success in their mission.He also asserted the importance of developing cooperation and friendly relations between UAE and respective countries in multiple fields and at various levels for the benefit and the common interests of all. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the importance of joint cooperation between the ambassadors and the competent authorities in the state to boost mutual ties as well as strengthening economic and tourism relations. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mohammed Abdullah Al Gargawi, Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Reem Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State in addition to other senior officials.