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During a press conference, Netanyahu brought together US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Bahraini Abdul Latif Al-Zayani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Tel Aviv and Al-Manama have been in contact for many years before they the agreement will be signed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “the strong support of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, contributed to achieving peace with Bahrain.”
During a joint press conference with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdul Latif Al-Zayani and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Netanyahu clarified that the normalization agreement between “Israel” and Bahrain “is based on solid foundations of joint cooperation, “adding that they had been in contact for years prior to the signing of the Abraham Agreement. “.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that 3 normalization agreements were completed in 6 weeks, explaining that “peace with Bahrain is based on solid foundations. We are building a bridge to peace that many will cross later.”
For his part, the Secretary of State of the United States, Mike Pompeo, said: “The United States of America helped to achieve the recent peace agreements”, and explained that “these agreements will boost the economy of the region.”
Pompeo added, “Iran will remain isolated until it changes its behavior,” adding: “We hope that there will be peace agreements between” Israel “and other countries to provide excellent development opportunities.
In context, the US Secretary of State said: “The way has been opened to Israeli planes thanks to the agreements.”
Meanwhile, Abdul Latif Al-Zayani, Bahrain’s foreign minister, said: “We are optimistic about achieving the agreement with Israel,” appreciating the “role of the United States in achieving the peace accords.”
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister added: “We look forward to the start of flights between Bahrain and Israel,” adding that “flights between Bahrain and Israel will begin in December.”
Al-Zayani added: “The vital cooperation between Bahrain and Israel will pave the way for a new dawn,” adding: “I am pleased to pay the first visit to Israel in my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs.”
In the meantime, he added, “we will discuss with Pompeo and Netanyahu ways to implement the Abraham Agreement and we will focus on cooperation with Israel in the fields of trade, investment, health, education and other fields.”
Al-Zayani added: “The electronic visa system between” Israel “and Bahrain will be implemented from December 1, while we work to secure 14 flights between” Israel “and Bahrain per week,” he said.
An official delegation from the Bahraini government arrived at the Ben Gurion airport, to hold a tripartite summit in the presence of the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, who arrived in occupied Palestine on Wednesday, after the signing of the normalization and economic association agreement between the two countries.
Last Sunday, the Israeli Cabinet approved the joint declaration on the establishment of diplomatic, peaceful and friendly relations between “Israel” and the Kingdom of Bahrain, which will come into force in accordance with Israeli law, after it was approved by the Knesset. on November 10.
Bahrain recently joined the ranks of Arab normalization with the post-UAE occupation, justifying this by saying that “normalization will strengthen the Kingdom’s strategic partnership with the United States,” following the announcement of Israeli-Emirati normalization on August 13.
Israeli media said that the Crown Prince of the Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will visit Israel soon, in response to the invitation of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, after the UAE signed an agreement on “captivity and normalization” with Israel on August 13.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to the United Arab Emirates next month, in the first public visit by an Israeli prime minister.
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