Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has stated that the UAE remains committed to support the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights.
Sharing his thoughts at the Negev Summit in Israel, Sheikh Abdullah explained that the UAE reaffirmed its support, most notably, to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He said that the Negev Summit has enabled the participating countries to exchange views on the latest developments in the regional and international arenas, including the situation in the Middle East, and the Palestinian Cause.
Sheikh Abdullah also reiterated the UAE’s commitment to helping the Palestinian people, including efforts to provide support through relevant United Nations agencies.
UAE, US, Bahrain, Morocco join the Negev Summit in Israel
The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, participated in the Negev Summit, upon an invitation from Yair Lapid, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel.
Other participants in the summit included Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State; Sameh Shoukry, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt; Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of Morocco; Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja, the UAE Ambassador to Israel.
During the summit, the participants discussed joint challenges, a number of regional and international issues of common concern, in addition to efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region and enhance international peace and security.
Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the UAE supports and backs all international efforts to achieve peace, security, stability and development in the region and the wider world.
He also highlighted that the UAE believes that peace is the cornerstone for comprehensive and sustainable development in societies.
Sheikh Abdullah stressed the significance of joint action to establish the values of peace, coexistence and tolerance across the world, saying that these values are the main pillars to achieving the aspiration of nations and building a prosperous future for the next generations.
The summit is a historic event, he added, noting that since the signing of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel 43 years ago, both sides have not had the opportunity to get to know each other and work to change the narrative portraying Israelis and Arabs as enemies.
“What we are attempting today is to build a new future for ourselves, our children, and future generations,” Sheikh Abdullah explained.
“It is a new experience for myself, and for Nasser Bourita and Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, to be in Israel,” he continued. “Israel has been part of the region for a long time and it is about time to become better acquainted.”
“I believe that the UAE seeing over 300,000 Israeli visitors in the past year and a half, and the Israel Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai welcoming nearly two million visitors, evidence our curiosity and keenness to know each other better,” he added.
Sheikh Abdullah reiterated that there is great potential for building cooperation, which Egypt has proven, and added that Blinken’s presence at the summit is significant, evidencing how the US is a major supporter of efforts create a better, more peaceful and prosperous future.
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