UAE highlights annexation freeze in feting deal

Anwar Gargash, the UAE’s foreign minister, says Israel must freeze annexation for peace.

“A historic call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan this evening with the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister. Israel freezing the decision to annex the Palestinian territories is a great achievement for the future of the region, its people, and the world.”

“With courageous initiative, the UAE is employing its decision for normal relations with Israel to preserve the chances of a two-state solution, and calls for the resumption of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis, and is committed to working with friends to establish security and ensure the stability of the region.The region has witnessed many political moments and initiatives, from Camp David to Madrid to Oslo, Wye River, Annapolis, and others. Today we are aiming that Israel freezing the annexation of Palestinian lands will become a new opportunity to revive peace,” he adds.

Mohammad Issa Abu Shehab, UAE ambassador to the EU tells Emirates TV that “this is an extremely important statement, most importantly for its end result – stopping or freezing all Israeli plans for Palestinian land. This is a victory for Emirati diplomacy, which over the past few months has stopped the annexation of Palestinian land. This was based on Arab and international communication with the Emirates.”

“This agreement will increase the degree of security and stability in the region,” he says.