BreakingTrending StoryWorld News

Israel, United Arab Emirates reach historic deal to normalize relations

360

President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, spoke today and agreed to the full normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

This historic diplomatic breakthrough will advance peace in the Middle East region and is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders and the courage of the United Arab Emirates and Israel to chart a new path that will unlock the great potential in the region. All three countries face many common challenges and will mutually benefit from today’s historic achievement.

Delegations from Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecoms, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefit. Opening direct ties between two of the Middle East’s most dynamic societies and advanced economies will transform the region by spurring economic growth, enhancing technological innovation, and forging closer people-to-people relations.

As a result of this diplomatic breakthrough and at the request of President Trump with the support of the United Arab Emirates, Israel will suspend declaring sovereignty over areas outlined in the President’s Vision for Peace and focus its efforts now on expanding ties with other countries in the Arab and Muslim world. The United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are confident that additional diplomatic breakthroughs with other nations are possible, and will work together to achieve this goal.

The United Arab Emirates and Israel will immediately expand and accelerate co-operation regarding the treatment of and the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus. Working together, these efforts will help save Muslim, Jewish, and Christian lives throughout the region.

This normalisation of relations and peaceful diplomacy will bring together two of America’s most reliable and capable regional partners. Israel and the United Arab Emirates will join with the United States to launch a Strategic Agenda for the Middle East to expand diplomatic, trade, and security co-operation. Along with the United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates share a similar outlook regarding the threats and opportunities in the region, as well as a shared commitment to promoting stability through diplomatic engagement, increased economic integration, and closer security co-ordination. Today’s agreement will lead to better lives for the peoples of the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and the region.

The United States and Israel recall with gratitude the appearance of the United Arab Emirates at the White House reception held on January 28, 2020, at which President Trump presented his Vision for Peace, and express their appreciation for United Arab Emirates’ related supportive statements. The parties will continue their efforts in this regard to achieve a just, comprehensive and enduring resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As set forth in the Vision for Peace, all Muslims who come in peace may visit and pray at the Al Aqsa Mosque, and Jerusalem’s other holy sites should remain open for peaceful worshippers of all faiths.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan express their deep appreciation to President Trump for his dedication to peace in the region and to the pragmatic and unique approach he has taken to achieve it.

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Just in: South Africa takes over G20 Presidency from Brazil, first African nation to lead the bloc

South Africa has taken over the presidency of the G20 from Brazil,...

Russian Pres. Putin signs decree for nuclear retaliation against non-nuclear states

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree allowing Moscow to...

First Bank changes its name to First Holdco Plc, brand name to FirstHoldco

First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc is to change its name...

India PM arrives in Nigeria, first by an Indian leader since 2007

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the Prime Minister of India, Narendra...

Just in: Southwest plane with 99 passengers on board struck by gunfire in US

A Southwest Airlines plane was reportedly struck by gunfire at Dallas Love...

Tragedy strikes in China’s Zhuhai city, 35 killed, 40 injured in deadly car attack

A devastating car attack in southern China’s Zhuhai city has left 35...

Tinubu, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, others extol Pastor Tunde Bakare at 70

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder of Citadel Global Community Church, is a...

Tragedy as 46-year-old man kills 4 family members, takes own life after Trump’s victory

A 46-year-old United States man, Anthony Nephew, has shot fatally himself, his...

Number of Nigerian Cybercriminals jailed in US surges, some bag lengthy sentences

The number of Nigerian cybercriminals who have been imprisoned in the United...

Canada shuts down Chinese-owned TikTok business operation, cites national security

The Canadian government has shut down the operations of the Chinese-owned TikTok...

Ex-US Pres. Obama congratulates Trump on presidential victory

In a bid to further strengthen democracy, former President of the United...

Updated: Donald Trump beats Kamala Harris in a crucial presidential race

Donald Trump, a Republican, has secured a remarkable victory in the US...

US poll: Harris postpones election night’s address till Thursday

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has announced that she won’t be addressing...

Just in: Trump wins US presidential election

Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, US media announced on...

US election: Pres. Tinubu congratulates Trump

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump...

Trump, Harris secure their first statewide victories as polls close

Republican Donald Trump won eight states in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election while...

Election Day Showdown: Harris and Trump Hold Duelling Rallies as Polls Reach Dead Heat

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rival rallies on Monday, the final...

Equatorial Guinea government official embroiled in sextape scandal

Mr. Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF)...

Just in: UK Conservative Party elects former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch as new leader

Former British Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader...

Ghana’s Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is Commonwealth Secretary-General

The 56-nation Commonwealth has announced Ghana’s Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as its new...