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From the Liveblog of
Monday, February 26, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, February 26, 2024
Economy Minister Barkat meets with Saudi counterpart on sidelines of UAE conference
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Economy Minister Nir Barkat (left) meets with Saudi Commerce Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi at the WTO conference in Abu Dhabi, February 26, 2024. (Courtesy Economy Ministry)
Economy Minister Nir Barkat tells Saudi Arabia’s Commerce Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi that the two countries can “make history” together during the World Trade Organization’s ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi.
The two ministers were seen shaking hands and chatting amicably on the sidelines of the conference. They also exchanged business cards.
“Israel is interested in peace with countries that seek peace, and we can make history together,” Barkat tells his counterpart, according to a statement from the Economy Ministry.
