President Reuven Rivlin will receive his letter of appointment from the first Emirate Ambassador to Israel at a ceremony at the President's House in Jerusalem • Afterwards, the two will hold a political meeting
Live History: At this time (Monday), President Reuven (Ruby) Rivlin and the First Emirate Ambassador to Israel, Muhammad Mahmoud Fatah Ali al-Hajah, will meet in an official ceremony at the President's House.
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As part of the ceremony, which began at 4 p.m., the president will receive the ambassador's charter.
The two will then make joint statements and hold a political meeting.
Earlier today, the Emirate Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi.
During the meeting, Ashkenazi congratulated the ambassador and noted the important role of the UAE in leading the change created by the Abrahamic Agreements throughout the Middle East: "Another historic day in the Middle East and a major step towards strengthening peace between countries and peoples," he said.
Foreign Minister Ashkenazi added: "We have a historic opportunity to present a model of warm and comprehensive peace between the countries and the peoples. The opening of Foreign Ministry missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and the opening of the Emirates' embassy in Israel are critical The speed between the countries, and the realization of the vision of peace between cultures and people. "
At the end of the personal meeting between the Foreign Minister and the Ambassador, a first working meeting was held between the political staff of the Emirate of Embassy in Israel and the working staff at the Foreign Ministry, led by Foreign Minister Alon Ushpiz and Middle East Deputy Director Haim Regev.
