Governor-General of Australia visits Abu Dhabi's Wahat Al Karama

ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2017 (WAM) -- General Sir Peter Cosgrove, the Governor-General of Australia, visited Abu Dhabi's Wahat Al Karama, the national landmark built to immortalize the sacrifices of the UAE's brave heroes, as envisioned by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Governor-General was received by Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Director of The Martyrs' Families' Affairs Office (MFAO) in the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court. The visit began with the Honor Guard performing a ceremony, after which the Governor-General laid a wreath at The Memorial, a monument made up of 31 massive aluminum panels leaning on one another in a symbol of solidarity between the people and the leadership of the UAE. Accompanied by Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, the Australian Governor-General toured the site’s prominent areas, after which he concluded his visit by signing the visitors’ log and lauded the UAE’s heroes for their noble sacrifices and inspiring bravery in the face of adversity.