Israel-UAE Agreement Important Step for Middle East Stability, Says Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Getty Images)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Getty Images)
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Israel-UAE Agreement Important Step for Middle East Stability, Says Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Getty Images)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Getty Images)

The agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalize diplomatic ties has been welcomed by the United States, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday.

"It's an important step forward for Middle East stability," Pompeo told a press conference in Vienna.

"It's a good moment for the world and its security."

Under the accord, which US President Donald Trump helped broker, Israel agreed to suspend its planned annexation of areas of the occupied West Bank.



Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Indonesian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Indonesian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone conversation on Friday with Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, the Saudi Press Agency said.
During their phone call, the two ministers discussed the bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, highlighting key areas of cooperation and mutual interests.