UAE president invites Israel’s Netanyahu to visit Abu Dhabi
JERUSALEM (AA) – Israel’s former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has won the recent Knesset elections, has said UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed has invited him to visit Abu Dhabi to strengthen bilateral ties.
“I have now spoken with my friend, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and we have agreed to further promote relations after the historic peace agreement we reached together,” Netanyahu tweeted.
“Sheikh bin Zayed invited me to visit his country so that we can advance our relations together. I thank him for the conversation and the excellent relationship between us!” he added.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Netanyahu “on his victory in the recent Knesset elections, stressing the UAE’s keenness to strengthen positive partnerships in the region.”
Netanyahu and his right-wing bloc secured an outright majority in the 120-seat Knesset, allowing him to form the upcoming government.
In September 2020, the UAE and Israel signed a US-sponsored deal to normalize their relations. The deal has been considered a “stab in the back” by Palestinians. Since then, the two countries have signed dozens of bilateral agreements in various fields, including investment, banking services, and tourism.
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