Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita accepts, says he will visit Israel "as soon as possible." US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauders blooming ties between Jerusalem and Rabat, says the US will continue to work towards expanding the Abraham Accords.
Initiative was proposed in 2002 by Saudi Arabia as a framework for Israel normalizing relations with the Arab world in exchange for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
During Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's historic visit to Abu Dhabi, leaders agree to set up a joint research and development fund. Israel-UAE bilateral trade in goods alone reached nearly $500 million so far in 2021, up from $125 million in 2020.
Two leaders issue joint statement, saying Bennett's "successful visit to the United Arab Emirates" marks "another milestone in the development of warm relations and a tremendous partnership."
King Mohammed's plan is expected to see the renovation of hundreds of synagogues, cemeteries, and Jewish heritage sites across the kingdom.
Arriving in Abu Dhabi, PM thanks Emiratis for their "warm welcome." Bennett and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed are slated to discuss a number of issues including diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation.
This is the first visit by an Israeli prime minister to the United Arab Emirates since the signing of the Abraham Accords. Bennett is slated to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to discuss expanding the ties between Jerusalem, Abu Dhabi.
"Dubai has become much safer than Paris or Berlin," says Dr. Edy Cohen of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University, adding Gulf states' interest in Israel and the Jews growing rapidly.
"Morocco will continue its efforts, building on its position and its excellent relations with all sides and relevant international actors, to provide the appropriate conditions for a return to the negotiating table," monarch pledges.
A seasoned diplomat, Eitan Naeh had previously served as the head of the Israeli missions to the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
