UAE FM: Scope of normalization with Israel tied to Palestinian statehood
United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 28, 2019
(photo credit: REUTERS/BRENDAN MCDERMID)
“Progress on Palestinian statehood is also central,” bin Zayed wrote. “The pace and scope of normalization won’t be disconnected from progress on Palestinian statehood and rights.”
The extent of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates will be connected to moves towards establishing a Palestinian state, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed wrote in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, hours before he was set to sign a peace treaty with Israel in the White House.
Bin Zayed said the first priorities for the Middle East are de-escalating tensions - hinting at but not mentioning Iran - and beginning a dialogue towards peace and security, allowing for peaceful coexistence and encouraging economic and cultural exchanges.
“Progress on Palestinian statehood is also central,” bin Zayed wrote. “The pace and scope of normalization won’t be disconnected from progress on Palestinian statehood and rights.”
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