During the visit to UAE, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos was honoured by the UAE Government. Sheikh Ali Al Hashimi, Presidential Advisor for Religious Affairs presented a memento to His Beatitude. Speaking on the occasion he acknowledged the service of the people of India in the development of UAE. In his reply speech, His Beatitude admired the secular policy of UAE and the close relation its government fosters with India and the people of India.
Rev. Fr. Mathew Kandathil, Pastoral Co-ordinator for the Syro-Malankara Catholics in UAE and Mr. M A Yusuff Ali were present at the meeting.