Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with great enthusiasm on Wednesday night with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to commemorate the three-year anniversary of the peace agreement signed between the two nations as part of the Abraham Accords.
During their meeting, the ministers engaged in a comprehensive discussion covering the remarkable achievements attained thus far. Their agenda included topics such as continental connectivity, regional security, and the advancement of economic initiatives through both bilateral and international collaboration. Minister Cohen concluded the meeting on a positive note, remarking, "Over the course of the past three years since the inception of the Abraham Accords, the relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has flourished and evolved, resulting in new milestones. It stands as a testament to a model of peace that fosters regional prosperity and stability."
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Minister Cohen also provided a comprehensive list of accomplishments realized since the historic peace agreement was signed, stating, "We have entered into more than 40 agreements with the United Arab Emirates, and we remain committed to expanding our relations further, with a focus on enhancing tourism, trade, and collaborative regional endeavors."
Moreover, Cohen underscored the significance of these agreements, emphasizing, "The free trade agreement is poised to double trade volumes and cultivate strong ties between companies in both nations. I have discussed with my Emirati counterpart the prospects of groundbreaking projects in the Middle East, including land connectivity that could catalyze progress throughout the entire region." Minister Cohen may have been alluding to potential railway connections between the two countries, akin to the recent proposal put forward by President Biden for a train line linking India to Saudi Arabia, and potentially Israel.
In response, the Emirati Foreign Minister expressed his anticipation for an upcoming meeting with Minister Cohen in Dubai, scheduled as part of the COP event at the end of November. He lauded the extensive Israeli participation in the event, underscoring the strength of the relationship between the two nations and their shared commitment to addressing climate change. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen extended an invitation to his Emirati counterpart to visit Israel at the earliest convenience.
Celebrating 3 years of the #AbrahamAccords ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๏ธ๐ฆ๐ช
โ Daniel Cohen (@DanielCohenTV) September 18, 2023
From diversifying economies to booming trade, the Israel UAE partnership continues to exceed expectations.
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Simultaneously, these developments coincide with an interview featuring Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, on Fox News. During the interview, Bin Salman refuted reports suggesting that Saudi Arabia had suspended talks regarding the normalization agreement with Israel. He affirmed that the talks are progressing positively, and they are drawing closer each day. Bin Salman also acknowledged the U.S. administration's proposal to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, asserting that the Biden administration could contribute to the most significant historic agreement since the end of the Cold War.
