Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Israel’s Netanyahu Discuss ‘Prospects for Peace’

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (AP)
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (AP)
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Israel’s Netanyahu Discuss ‘Prospects for Peace’

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (AP)
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (AP)

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the progression of bilateral relations in view of the peace accord signed between their countries.

Shiekh Mohammed tweeted on Monday: “We discussed strengthening bilateral ties and examined prospects for peace and the need for stability, cooperation and development in the region.”

The officials also reviewed the steps being taken to enhance cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Israel in various development and economic fields, said the UAE news agency (WAM).

They stressed that the normalization of relations is a step that boosts regional peace, stability and security, and paves the way for a new phase of cooperation. They also expressed their great appreciation for the vital role played by the US and President Donald Trump in reaching a peace accord.

Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE's keenness to exert all efforts to achieve peace, stability and development for the interest of all, without exception, said WAM.

The two officials also discussed a number of various issues including strengthening cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus, ways to empower youth in the region, the principles of tolerance and cooperation and the importance of dialogue in building friendships and lasting peace.



GCC Secretary-General Meets Italian Deputy Prime Minister in Dubrovnik

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets Italian Deputy Prime Minister in Dubrovnik

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has met with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum 2025 in Croatia.

Saturday's meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation.

Both sides reviewed progress on the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Consultation Mechanism and the Joint Action Plan, and exchanged views on regional developments and key political issues of mutual concern.