However, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latif al-Zayani stressed the Palestinian cause in his remarks, saying that a “just, comprehensive and lasting two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be the basis” for regional peace. Desiring to establish peace, diplomatic and friendly relations, cooperation and the full normalization of relations between them and their peoples in accordance with this Treaty, and to jointly establish a new way to unlock the enormous potential of their countries and the region, Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne hailed the agreement as a positive and historic step towards a peaceful and secure Middle East, and added: Canada is satisfied with the suspension of annexation plans. [133] Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne described the agreement and the suspension of annexation as important and welcomed it. [134] An El Al spokesman announced on August 28 that the company will operate El Al 971, the first commercial flight between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, from Tel Aviv`s Ben Gurion Airport to Abu Dhabi. [143] Saudi Arabia allowed the use of its airspace for the aircraft to fly directly to the United Arab Emirates, and it landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The flight carried a delegation of U.S. and Israeli officials, including Jared Kushner, Robert C. O`Brien and Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat. The plane had painted the word “peace” in Hebrew, Arabic and English above its cockpit window and received a reception on the red carpet. [144] [145] Saudi Arabia and Bahrain subsequently permanently opened their airspace to flights between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. [146] [147] From the porch above the south portico, just below truman Balcony, Trump said the deals were just the beginning. “Today`s signing puts history on a new path, and there will be other countries very, very soon” that will conclude similar agreements and end Israel`s isolation in the region.

News International reported that Pakistan will take a position on the agreement between Israel and the UAE after consultations and after examining the pros and cons of overseas developments. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi avoided commenting on the sensitive issue. [85] Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, celebrated the announcement, calling it a “great victory” for President Trump and the world, saying diplomatic relations show “how hungry we all are for peace in this world” and how all countries in the Middle East understand the need to “stand firm against a regime, which is the largest state sponsor of terrorism – Iran.” [38] Recognising the importance of a legal framework favourable to the movement of persons and goods and fostering a continuous business-friendly environment between them, the Parties shall do their best to provide each other with the widest level of legal cooperation, including in the field of mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters. in accordance with their national law and endeavour to conclude specific agreements and arrangements in this field. .