Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets Israel’s special envoy to Gulf in Abu Dhabi

Pair discuss progress in UAE-Israeli relations since the signing of the Abraham Accord in September

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, meets Zvi Heifetz, Israeli's special envoy to Gulf states in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Wam
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, met Israel's special envoy to Gulf states in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Sheikh Abdullah and Zvi Heifetz discussed the progress of UAE-Israeli relations since the signing of the Abraham Accord in September.

They talked about co-operation in health, economy, investment, trade and tourism.

They also spoke about international efforts to ensure equitable access to vaccines. Both emphasised the importance of "accelerating multilateral efforts and concerted action" to recover from the crisis.

Abdullah bin Zayed receives the Israeli envoy to Gulf states

Abdullah bin Zayed receives the Israeli envoy to Gulf states

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, also met Mr Heifetz.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud stressed the importance of improving co-operation between the two countries.

He said the accord created "promising co-operation" between the UAE and Israel in several sectors.

He also spoke about co-operation between the two countries during the pandemic, saying it resulted in several successes and accomplishments that benefited the UAE and Israel.

The crown prince said the UAE shared a message of peace, development and hope.

He emphasised the country’s keenness to uphold the values of coexistence, tolerance and human fraternity.