The Israeli government has announced that it has opened an embassy in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) as relations between Israel and the Arab countries are improving through the mediation of the former Trump administration in the United States.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 24th that it has opened an embassy in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.
Foreign Minister Ashkenazi commented, "We would like to continue to promote peace agreements and normalize diplomatic relations with the Gulf countries and raise Israel's international position," and expressed his willingness to further normalize diplomatic relations with Arab countries.
Meanwhile, the UAE government also announced through state news on the 24th that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of an embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel's commercial city.
Last year, the former Trump administration in the United States mediated an agreement between Israel and four Arab countries, including the UAE and Morocco, to normalize diplomatic relations, with direct flights and economic meetings between Israel and the UAE. Economic exchanges are progressing, such as.
President Biden, who took office this month, has also shown a willingness to improve relations, focusing on what foreign policy to implement in the Middle East.