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Bahrain trade minister on three-day trip to Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi each met today with Bahrain Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, who arrived in Israel leading a delegation of 40 businesspeople.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning warmly greeted Bahraini Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, who is on a three-day visit to Israel. Speaking at a joint press conference, Netanyahu said, "These are wondrous days. This is the day when we realize peace, because of the courageous decision made by King Hamad." Netanyahu added that peace between the two countries is "flourishing in many ways, including on COVID-19. We'll discuss cooperation on this because things here are also moving at a very rapid pace."

A few hours before the meeting, Netanyahu posted on Twitter a video recorded in his office, greeting the Bahraini people on their National Day. "I want to wish His Highness, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and all the citizens of the United Arab Emirates, our new friends, a very joyous National Day. Since the signing of the historic peace treaty between us, Israel-UAE relations have been moving ahead rapidly, quicker than we anticipated—in fact, at breakneck speed. We are cooperating in so many fields: in science and technology, in commerce and investments, in healthcare and education, in transportation and tourism. In these and so many other areas, our partnership is bringing tangible benefits to both our peoples,’’ stated Netanyahu.

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