Mohammed bin Khalifa praises the peace treaty between the UAE and Israel
Gargash: The positive reactions from major capitals to the tripartite declaration are encouraging
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, a member of the Executive Council, praised the historic diplomatic achievement of the United Arab Emirates represented in the peace treaty with Israel, which reflects its keenness to solve the Palestinian issue in a just manner and to stop annexing new lands. For his part, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, affirmed that the bold initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, provided more time for peace opportunities through the two-state solution, adding that the positive reactions from Major capitals on the tripartite declaration are encouraging.
In detail, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan said, in a statement, that the UAE is a country of diplomacy, a country of tolerance, and a state calling for a just and comprehensive peace. He stressed that the plan to direct bilateral relations between the UAE and Israel would bring points of view closer and unite solutions to reach actual and real peace in the Middle East and the world.
His Highness thanked the wise leadership and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for their tireless efforts in this regard, and for harnessing all capabilities in order to reach the desired peace.
For his part, Anwar Gargash said in tweets on his Twitter account: “The positive reactions from the main capitals to the tripartite declaration are encouraging, especially as it dealt with in estimating these capitals the danger of annexing the Palestinian territories to the chances of a two-state solution .. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's brave decision. It expresses the realism we desperately need. The successful decision is a give and take, and this is what has been achieved.
He added, "While the peace decision remains Palestinian and Israeli par excellence, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's bold initiative, by banishing the specter of annexing the Palestinian territories, provided more time for peace opportunities through the two-state solution and the development of normal relations, in return for this a realistic approach that the UAE puts forth in all transparency, away from auctions." .
Gargash pointed out that «the UAE’s decision was the subject of organized and active deliberation within the decision-making mechanism of our foreign policy. A courageous decision by an exceptional leader.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, welcomed the treaty that was announced "Thursday" between the UAE and Israel.
Guterres praised the joint statement between the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates and Israel regarding the agreement to stop Israel's annexation of Palestinian lands, and to take steps that would bring peace to the Middle East. He expressed his hope that this step would create an opportunity for Palestinian and Israeli leaders to re-engage in meaningful negotiations that would achieve the two-state solution.
The Sultanate of Oman expressed its support for the UAE's decision regarding relations with Israel. The Omani News Agency quoted an Omani Foreign Ministry spokesman as confirming the Sultanate’s support for the UAE’s decision regarding relations with Israel. He expressed his hope that this decision would contribute to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
For its part, France welcomed the treaty between the UAE and Israel, which resulted in the suspension of the Israeli annexation plan of Palestinian lands.
The French Foreign Ministry said in a statement that "the decision taken by the Israeli authorities in this context to stop the annexation of Palestinian lands is a positive step that must be turned into a final measure." She added that the new atmosphere revealed by the treaty must now allow for the resumption of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians, in order to establish two states within the framework of international law and agreed standards. The European Commission also welcomed the treaty. It said it would contribute to enhancing stability in the Middle East.
Japan welcomed the joint statement, as the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered the treaty between the UAE and Israel an important step to ease regional tension and promote stability in the region.
For its part, Italy announced its welcome to announce a treaty establishing relations between the UAE and Israel.
The Italian Foreign Ministry expressed in a statement yesterday its hope that this important step will contribute to the establishment of peace and stability in the Middle East region. The Kingdom of Belgium officially welcomed the peace treaty between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, according to which the Tel Aviv decision to annex the Palestinian lands was stopped, in a way that preserves the two-state solution and keeps peace opportunities present between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
"I welcome the rapprochement between the UAE and Israel, as a step towards peace in the region," Belgian Foreign Minister Philip Goffin said in a statement. The German government also welcomed the peace treaty between the UAE and Israel, and affirmed that it would move forward with settlement and partnership between Israel and the Arab world. The spokesman for the German government, Steffen Seibert, in a statement in Berlin expressed his hope that the treaty would pave the way again towards a two-state solution.
For his part, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas welcomed the peace treaty between Israel and the UAE, considering it a historic step.
Italy welcomed the announcement of the treaty establishing relations between the UAE and Israel.
India welcomed the peace treaty between the UAE and Israel.
In a statement, the spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs affirmed India's support for peace, stability and development in West Asia.
Macron: The UAE's decision is "courageous"
French President Emmanuel Macron described the UAE’s decision to establish bilateral relations with Israel as a "courageous" decision ... praising the tripartite agreement between the UAE, the United States and Israel regarding the latter's suspension of annexation of West Bank lands.
This came in a tweet by the French President on his official Twitter account, attached to a tweet of the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, about the peace treaty between the UAE and Israel. Paris ■ WAM
"I salute the courageous decision of the United Arab Emirates, and I hope that it will contribute to the establishment of a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians," Macron said.
Pompeo: The treaty is an important step towards stability in the Middle East
Yesterday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the United States welcomes the treaty concluded between Israel and the UAE to normalize diplomatic relations. "It is an important step towards stability in the Middle East, and a good moment for the world and its security," Pompeo said during a press conference in Vienna. Vienna - Reuters
World Council for Tolerance and Peace hails historic diplomatic achievement
The International Council for Tolerance and Peace praised the historic diplomatic achievement between the UAE and Israel, mediated by the United States, which would enhance peace in the Middle East region, and the world as a whole. In a statement, the President of the International Council for Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Jarwan, affirmed that this agreement between the UAE, Israel and America is a testament to bold diplomacy and the sound vision of the leadership of the UAE in achieving this diplomatic breakthrough, according to which Israel will stop the plan to annex Palestinian lands. According to Trump's peace plan. Al-Jarwan, on behalf of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, and all its members and partners, congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on an example of this historic diplomatic achievement, which would chart a more secure and peaceful future for the good of the peoples of the world. All, and achieving development, prosperity and a decent life for all peoples of the world. On his part, Mr. Alberto Allende, President of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace, one of the organs of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, on behalf of all members of the International Paraman for Tolerance and Peace, expressed their congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, praising the historic achievement that promotes peace and tolerance in the region and the world. Abu Dhabi ■ WAM
Oman supports the UAE's decision on relations with Israel.