Expo 2020 Dubai: Sheikh Mohamed visits pavilions of Indonesia, Egypt and Jordan

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi attended the Indonesian National Day celebration and met Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, bids farewell to Joko Widodo, president of Indonesia, at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Widodo attend the Indonesian National Day celebrations at Expo 2020.

The Indonesian National Day celebrations get under way.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, attends the Indonesian National Day celebrations.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, second left, and Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, third left, attend the Indonesian National Day celebrations.

Sheikh Mohamed visits the Egypt pavilion.

Sheikh Shakbout bin Nahyan, Minister of State, right, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed visit Expo 2020.

Sheikh Mohamed visits the Egypt pavilion.

Sheikh Mohamed visits the Jordan pavilion.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad visits the Jordan pavilion.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday.

Sheikh Mohamed attended the Indonesian National Day celebration and met Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia, during his tour.

The ceremony, with the theme Land of Diversity, featured folkloric arts and performances that reflected Indonesian culture and heritage.

Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the president and wished the East Asian nation further progress and prosperity, state news agency Wam reported.

Sheikh Mohamed also visited the pavilions of Egypt and Jordan, where he was briefed on the cultures, history and ancient civilisations of the two countries, as well as innovations in the fields of sustainability, socio-economic development and investment.

Sheikh Mohamed said the pavilions reflected the countries' deeply rooted history and civilisations and showcased their plans for development and ambitious visions for the future.

"I was delighted to have caught glimpses of the revered history and cultures of the two brotherly countries and their key deliverables in the fields of sustainability and development, in addition to their rich experience in the fields of promoting economic development, tourism, investment and other related areas," Sheikh Mohamed said.

He was accompanied during the trip by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, and Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan, Minister of State.