Vienna [Austria], Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, visited the Albertina Museum in Vienna today as part of his working visit to the Republic of Austria.
The top UAE diplomat was accompanied during the visit by Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Schallenberg, Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri and UAE Ambassador to Austria Hamad Al Kaabi.
Sheikh Abdullah toured the museum's departments and its various exhibits, which house approximately 65,000 paintings in addition to several temporary art exhibitions, rare prints and architectural drawings.
His Excellency was briefed about the history of the establishment of the museum, which revealed that it is one of the oldest museums in the world. Impressed by the museum's collection, Sheikh Abdullah commented how it reflects Austria's diverse and vibrant culture, reflecting the values of tolerance and coexistence that are deeply rooted in Austrian society.
His Excellency pointed to the importance of strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Austria in the cultural and artistic fields as part of the broader strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed his gratitude for the continued progress and prosperity of Austria and its people. Expressed the desire.
Before the visit to the Albertina Museum, the Austrian Foreign Minister hosted a lunch in honor of Sheikh Abdullah and his accompanying delegation.
The top UAE diplomat was accompanied during the visit by Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Schallenberg, Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri and UAE Ambassador to Austria Hamad Al Kaabi.
Sheikh Abdullah toured the museum's departments and its various exhibits, which house approximately 65,000 paintings in addition to several temporary art exhibitions, rare prints and architectural drawings.
His Excellency was briefed about the history of the establishment of the museum, which revealed that it is one of the oldest museums in the world. Impressed by the museum's collection, Sheikh Abdullah commented how it reflects Austria's diverse and vibrant culture, reflecting the values of tolerance and coexistence that are deeply rooted in Austrian society.
His Excellency pointed to the importance of strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Austria in the cultural and artistic fields as part of the broader strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed his gratitude for the continued progress and prosperity of Austria and its people. Expressed the desire.
Before the visit to the Albertina Museum, the Austrian Foreign Minister hosted a lunch in honor of Sheikh Abdullah and his accompanying delegation.
