Israeli prime minister makes first ever official visit to UAE
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13.12.2021 | 19:48Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday met with the United Arab Emirates’ top diplomat as he became the first Israeli premier to officially visit Abu Dhabi, The Times of Israel reported.
Bennett was greeted at the airport by Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan and an honor guard after landing.
“I appreciate your warm hospitality. This is a wonderful reception. I am very excited to be here, on the first official visit by an Israeli leader here,” Bennett told bin Zayed, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Before departing, the prime minister said the aim of his trip was to further expand ties between Israel and the UAE.