Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja presented his credentials to Reuven Rivlin, President of the State of Israel, as the first UAE Ambassador to the State of Israel.
President Rivlin said, “This is a special moment for me as President of Israel,” noting that the UAE is a peace-advocating country that succeeded in turning the desert into a flourishing oasis.
“We look forward to strengthening the relationship between both countries. Thanks to the courageous and wise leadership of the UAE, we have had the honor of seeing this wonderful day, with the UAE flag flying alongside the Israeli flag above the presidential residence in Jerusalem,” he said.
“I look forward to seeing you succeed in building the bridge of peace between both countries and our peoples. Welcome!” the President concluded.
For his part, Ambassador Al Khaja said: “It is a pleasure to stand before you today, and I thank you for hosting us here.”
“The UAE and the State of Israel share common ground, and we maintain a common vision for the future in which the values of tolerance and cooperation are needed now more than ever before. The historic Abraham Accords Peace Agreement, signed at the White House in September 2020, has opened a new chapter in relations between our two countries and promotes stability and security in our region,” Al Khaja added.
Moreover, he stated, “The Abraham Accords Peace Agreement opens up new prospects for job creation for the region’s youth, as our two countries represent two of the most important and largest economies in the region to support growth and create new opportunities. Our two countries have already begun to cooperate in trade and in the technological field.”
Following the ceremony, President Rivlin held a bilateral meeting with Al Khaja.
