Bahraini FM: I’m pleased to make historic visit, all sides keen for warm peace

Pompeo says the new normalization agreements “set down a marker, a marker for the future of the Middle East” with “a common vision for peace, security and prosperity.”

He hails the newfound peace between Israel and Bahrain as “a wonderful opportunity for all the nations of the world.”

Bahrain’s Al-Zayani says it is “my pleasure to make this historic first visit to Israel.”

He thanks Israel for the “warm welcome and generous hospitality.” He says he is “greatly encouraged” by his meetings with Israeli officials today.

Al-Zayani says he will be discussing with Netanyahu and Pompeo “how we can achieve the objective of the Abraham Accords in practical terms.”

He says it is obvious that all sides are eager to ensure “the peace we are pursuing will be a warm peace that will deliver clear benefits to our peoples.”