Israel opens embassy in Abu Dhabi
Ambassador Eytan Na’eh arrived yesterday to Abu Dhabi, officially opening Israel’s first embassy to the United Arab Emirates.
Four months after the signing of the Abraham Accords at the White House, Israel opened its embassy yesterday in the United Arab Emirates. The embassy will be located in a provisory office until the Foreign Ministry decides on a permanent location.
Israel’s former ambassador to Turkey, Eitan Na’eh, will serve as charge d’affaires in Abu Dhabi until a permanent ambassador is appointed.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Foreign Ministry said the new embassy “will advance the range of relations between the countries in all areas and expand ties with the Emirati government, economic bodies and the private sector, academia, media and more.”
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi wished Na'eh the best of luck in his new mission. He said the ministry is leading the implementation of the peace and normalization agreements in the Gulf. "Opening the mission will allow the expansion of bilateral ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates for the maximum and speedy realization of the potential in those relations," said Ashkenazi.
