For the first time since the signing of the Abraham Accords, members of the United Arab Emirates Federal National Council visited the Knesset in Jerusalem.
Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
The top-level delegation included Dr. Ali Al Nuaimi, chair of the Defense, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee for the council.
Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy hosted the delegation, whose members met several lawmakers, including co-chair of the Lobby for Promoting the Abraham Accords, Ruth Wasserman Lande of the Blue and White party.
She said the exchange of knowledge that took place on Monday "will contribute to the parties' understanding of regional challenges such as the Iranian arms race, terrorism and more."
Wasserman Lande added that such an exchange between Israeli and Egyptian or Jordanian parliamentarians "has not been seen for decades."
An i24 News correspondent covering the proceedings at the Knesset quoted Al Nuaimi as saying, "It is very important to look at the relationship as part of broader prospects – not only for security. We want to be an agent of change for the whole region."
Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!
He added that "we want to have full engagement in all sectors with you. To promote peace, security and stability. There is no way back from the Abraham Accords. No repeating of history. We want to create history. We want to engage with you in all sectors, in all speed."
Before heading to the parliament, the UAE delegation visited the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem.
JNS.org contributed to this report.
