Ambassador Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah landed at Ben Gurion Airport earlier in the morning, about five months after the two countries signed a historic treaty to normalize relations.
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Ambassador Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi
(Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
The appointment of Al Khajah, who is both a top diplomatic representative and a member of the UAE royal family, is seen in Jerusalem as a sign of the importance of the Emiratis feature to their new relationship with Israel.
At a meeting in Jerusalem, the foreign minister congratulated the ambassador for his new post and stressed the important role of the UAE in leading the transition in the Middle East.
“It is another historic day in the Middle East and a major step towards strengthening peace between nations and peoples,” Ashkenazi said. , “he said.
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Ambassador Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi
(Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
“The opening of our foreign missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and the opening of the UAE Ambassador to Israel are crucial in bilateral relations and the promotion of peace.”
At the end of the reception between the foreign minister and the ambassador, the first working meeting was held between embassy staff and the Foreign Ministry team.
In the afternoon, the ambassador will visit the Presidential Residence for the traditional presentation of the card, and on Tuesday the ambassador and his staff are expected to hold additional working meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A UAE delegation is expected to visit the Yad Vashem Museum.