The president met with the regent of Abu Dhabi.
President Yitzhak Herzog:
“We are sending a message to the entire region that there is another way to peace and coexistence, and that Abraham’s sons and daughters can dwell and live together in peace and coexistence for the benefit of humanity.”
By Yael Hochhauser
This morning, President Yitzhak Herzog and his wife landed in the United Arab Emirates and immediately traveled to the royal palace of Abu Dhabi.
Upon their arrival, the President and his wife were greeted with a glorious state reception at the Royal Palace.
During the meeting the national anthems were played, the delegations were presented and then the President surveyed the Royal Honor Guard and fired 21 honorary shots in honor of his arrival.
Then proceed to a meeting over lunch attended by the delegation accompanying the President.
The President thanked the Crown Prince for his contribution to promoting relations with the State of Israel and said: “The citizens of the State of Israel are excited and enthusiastic to continue to develop coexistence and the peace agreement between our two countries. As you mentioned, Your Excellency, this visit is an expression of the vision and dream of peace, and of the spirits of peace that we bring to the entire region. We are two advanced nations that started with very little in their hands, and turned their lands into a fertile paradise. We are sending a message to the whole region that there is another way to peace and coexistence, and that Abraham’s sons and daughters can dwell and live together in peace and coexistence for the benefit of mankind.
The message of peace is a cornerstone in the relationship between us. We are here to convey this message to both Israelis and the emirates, that the Abrahamic Agreements must be strengthened, and that other countries will take part in this joint effort. “
The Crown Prince, Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed, said: “Your visit, Mr. President, comes after the recent successful visit of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to the United Arab Emirates. .
The Abrahamic Agreements constituted a significant historical change that embodies the approach to peace that the United Arab Emirates believes in. They paved the way for strengthening our partnership, especially in the areas of technology, innovation, health, energy and more. “
In addition, the wife of President Michal Herzog held a parallel meeting with the Minister of Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates, Sarah El Amiri.