Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett affirmed that the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement has established a “new, deep, and solid structure for diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations” in this region, according to local reports.
The reports said he called for cooperation between both parties that achieves prosperity for the societies and well-being of the people.
Bennett told reporters in the UAE, “In my opinion, this is what the peace and the new reality this region is witnessing, and we are working together to ensure a better future for our children.”
Bennett was speaking on the outcomes of the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement between the UAE and Israel on achieving growth and economic partnership.
He said, “The relations between the two countries have strengthened in all fields, many cooperation agreements were concluded in the fields of trade, research and development, and cyber security, health, education, aviation and more.”
Bennett said he was looking forward to the continued development and consolidation of relations, according to the local reports.
The Israeli prime minister expressed his pleasure at accepting the invitation of Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to visit the UAE.
Bennett noted the UAE’s efforts to enhance international cooperation for facing common challenges, said news sources.
He stressed, “The values of tolerance, peace and dialogue are common, and that is why the friendship that unites us developed at such a high speed.”
Bennett said the relations that bind Israel with the United Arab Emirates cover every possible field.
He pointed out that ministries, companies, and businessmen in the two countries work with each other, and delegations from both sides pay reciprocal visits.
The Israel PM added: “I expect that our relations will remain good, especially in the economic field.”
Bennett opined: “Cooperation in the field of health and food security will constitute a major part of the mutual cooperation.”
On the volume of trade exchange between the UAE and Israel, the Israeli prime minister said, “The volume of mutual trade has expedited within a few months with limitless future opportunities to develop it.
He said that Israel, like the UAE, is a regional hub for trade.
“Our cooperation provides unprecedented economic opportunities not only for us, but for more countries, which is another element for enhancing stability and prosperity in this region,” he said .
Israel participated in Expo 2020 Dubai via a pavilion under the slogan Towards Tomorrow.
On Israel’s participation in the Expo 2020, Bennett said, “It embodies an optimistic outlook for tomorrow and a boundless quest to make it better, not only for us, but for our friends and allies all over the world in various fields, and this is a fundamental value of Judaism.”
He added, “The message that I wish to deliver to the UAE leaders and Emirati citizens is that mutual partnership and friendship are natural”.
He further said that “We are neighbors and cousins. We are the grandchildren of Prophet Abraham.”
Lastly, he said that the period since the signing of the Abraham Peace Accords “is the best evidence that developing bilateral relations is a precious treasure for us and the entire region.”