HM King hails UAE’s historic achievement

TDT | Manama

Stopping the Israeli annexation of Palestinian territories is a historic achievement which would also bring peace and prosperity to the region, said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcoming the normalisation of UAE-Israel ties brokered by the United States.

“It is a historic diplomatic achievement that will preserve the two-state solution and maintains the opportunities for peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis,” His Majesty said. HM, the King said this during a phone call with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Thursday’s agreement announced following a conversation between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, makes the UAE only the third Arab country, after Egypt and Jordan, to have full diplomatic relations with Israel.

The deal “will contribute to strengthening peace and boosting stability in the Middle East in a way that serves that aspiration of its people for security, progress and prosperity,” King Hamad said congratulating the UAE Crown Prince. The two leaders also exchanged views on several topics, including the latest regional and international developments of shared interest, and on boosting bilateral cooperation.

King Hamad commended the UAE’s honourable stances in defending the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations, principally the Palestinian cause. HH Shaikh Mohammed expressed his gratitude to HM King Hamad and his pride in the harmony between the two countries regarding the issues in the region. He also highlighted his appreciation of Bahrain’s positions and benevolent efforts in support of the endeavours to bring peace and security to the region for the benefit of its states and peoples.