By COLlive reporter
Photos: GPO
The Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennet paid an historic visit to the United Arab Emirates and was warmly received by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The trip, a first by an Israeli head of state, was another milestone in the partnership and sprouting relationship between both countries since the signing of the Abraham Accords.
During their meeting, the leaders discussed a variety of economic and civic issues in which there has been significant progress in the past year, including private and public sector cooperation in R&D, technology, food security, climate, water, energy, environment, health and tourism.
The leaders also discussed joint efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting cooperation in research and development on testing and treatment. They commended the high rate of vaccination in both countries, noting that the UAE and Israel are ranked among the top countries worldwide in this regard.
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Making history in Abu Dhabi.
🇮🇱🕊🇦🇪 pic.twitter.com/Z7gZrnmP1n— Naftali Bennett בנט (@naftalibennett) December 12, 2021
During the brief trip, Prime Minister Bennett was it a point to meet with Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi of the United Arab Emirates since 2015, enabled by the warm welcome from the Emirates Rulers and cooperation
Meeting at the Emirates Palace, Bennet was invited by Rabbi Duchman to write a letter of the Torah scroll written in the Emirates.
The scroll will serve the local Jewish community and the many Jewish visitors who enjoy a variety of Jewish institutions and extensive community services.
