President Trump announced Thursday what he called a “historic peace agreement” between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, saying it agreed to “complete normalization of relations.”
“ANY breakthrough today! Historic peace agreement between our two GREAT friends, Israel and the United Arab Emirates! “Trump tweeted Thursday morning.
The President, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Vice-Commander-in-Chief of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed issued a joint statement on Thursday, after the three spoke ‘and agreed to the full normalization of’ relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. “The statement said the” diplomatic breakthrough “was at the request of President Trump, and that Israel” will cease declaring sovereignty over areas described in the Vision for Peace “. the president and her efforts now focus on expanding ties with other countries in the Arab and Muslim world. ”
Israel and the UAE also said they would continue their efforts to “reach a just, comprehensive and lasting resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
“This historic diplomatic breakthrough will promote peace in the Middle East region and is a testament to the courageous diplomacy and vision of the three leaders and the courage of the United Arab Emirates and Israel to chart a new path that the great potential in the region, “the statement read.” All three countries face many common challenges and will mutually benefit from today’s historic achievements. “
Delegations from Israel and the UAE will meet in the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements on investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, health care, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefit. “” Opening direct ties between two of the Middle East’s most dynamic societies and advanced economies will transform the region by stimulating economic growth, enhancing technological innovation, and fostering closer relationships between people and people, “he said. read the statement as well.
Trump said Thursday that he had talks with Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The president told reporters Israel and the UAE will ‘begin cooperation on governance’, along with exchanges of embassies and ambassadors. The president said he expected other countries to follow the lead of the UAE on this effort to work with Israel going forward.
The president said the action would be known as the ‘Abraham Accord’, named for the ‘father of all three major faiths’.
“No one better symbolizes the potential for unity of these three great faiths,” U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman of the Oval Office said Thursday.
The president joked that he “wanted to call it the Donald Trump Agreement,” which got laughter in the room.
“I did not do that,” Trump added, again showing the historic importance of the deal.
“We’re already discussing this with other nations,” Trump said. “You will probably see others of these.”
The president went on to cheer on his senior adviser and sister-in-law Jared Kushner for his efforts to secure the deal.
“The president, as with all things, urged us to take an untraditional approach,” Kushner said Thursday. “You can’t solve problems that people did before you did and failed.”
Kushner said the president “seeks to unite people who focus on common interests as opposed to common grievances.”
“We were able to achieve results that others could not achieve,” Kushner said. “This will advance the region and advance the world.”
Meanwhile, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer tweeted shortly after the agreement was announced, saying, ‘A great day for peace! Israel praises MBZ’s courage for the UAE’s historic decision to join Egypt (1979) and Jordan (1994) in making peace with Israel. Israel values everything deeply. @POTUS Trump has done this to make this breakthrough possible. More is coming! “
And Secretary of State Mike Pompeo showed the “violent diplomatic outreach” by the president, Israel and the UAE.
“The United States congratulates Israel and the Emirates for this remarkable achievement, which is an important step forward for peace in the Middle East. Blessed are the peacemakers. Mabruk and Mazal Tov,” Pompeo forced.
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