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.



Saudi-Turkish Talks Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

The Saudi deputy foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart meeting in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)
The Saudi deputy foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart meeting in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)
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Saudi-Turkish Talks Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

The Saudi deputy foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart meeting in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)
The Saudi deputy foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart meeting in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji visited Ankara on Wednesday and met with Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and his counterparts Burhanettin Duran and Nuh Yilmaz.

Al-Khuraiji addressed relations between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye during his meetings, attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Türkiye, Fahd bin Asaad Abu Al-Nasr.

The Saudi deputy minister also held political consultations between the Saudi and Turkish foreign ministries in Ankara with Yilmaz.

During the meetings, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye discussed strengthening their bilateral relations and advancing cooperation. The officials also addressed issues of mutual interest and the latest regional developments.

In mid-July, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering ties across various sectors, including the activation of a joint coordination council.

The announcement followed a meeting in Istanbul between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

On his part, Fidan participated in an expanded international meeting on Syria hosted by Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

The gathering, chaired by Prince Faisal bin Farhan, underscored Riyadh’s pivotal role in the region and its steadfast support for ensuring Syria’s security, stability, and territorial integrity, free from foreign interference.