PM Bennett Takes Off to Visit UAE // Omar Miron, GPO, Sound: Ben Peretz, GPO
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took off today (Sunday) for a historic visit to the United Arab Emirates.
He will meet with Regent Muhammad bin Zayed, who officially invited him through the Emirates' ambassador to Israel, as early as mid-October.
The leaders will discuss deepening ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, with an emphasis on economic and regional issues that will contribute to prosperity, welfare and strengthening stability between the countries.
The visit comes amid warming relations between the UAE and Iran that were reported last week, and included a meeting between senior officials from the two countries.
Before taking off, Bennett said: "I am delighted to take off for a first-of-its-kind historic visit to the UAE. The visit is intended to deepen cooperation between the countries in all areas.
Meanwhile, a senior official in the political system told Israel Today that the development is very disturbing.
He said, "The Emirates is on its way to playing the Qatari game," referring to Qatar's good relations with the West - including the United States, as well as its excellent relations with Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood and extremist Islamic elements. In the American weakness. "Abraham's agreements were born because the United States broadcast that it was strong and could be trusted. When that is not the case, the parties draw conclusions."
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