UAE confirms Netanyahu visit, discussion over bilateral relations with MBZ via state news agency
The report by WAM was the first UAE confirmation of Netanyahu's visit. Earlier this year, the UAE denied that MBZ met with Netanyahu after the PMO said Netanyahu had visited in May.
UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) confirmed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to the Gulf nation, according to state news agency WAM. The report, published on Monday, marked the first official confirmation of Netanyahu's trip. The office of the Israeli prime minister stated that Netanyahu's visit was at the invitation of the UAE president and focused on strengthening ties between the two countries, as well as addressing regional challenges.
Israeli officials confirmed that the meeting lasted six hours and centered on Iran. The UAE denied earlier reports suggesting Netanyahu had visited in May, dismissing them as "fake news". This visit comes as the UAE has strengthened its relationships with the United States and Israel following the 2020 Abraham Accords.
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