Details out: What UAE-Israel peace agreement says
UAE, ISRAEL COMMIT TO FULL NORMALISATION OF DIPLOMATIC, TRADE TIES
Gulf News Report
Reaffirming the joint statement of the UAE, US and Israel of August 13, the UAE and Israel on Tuesday signed the Abraham Accord in Washington, Aspiring to realise the vision of a Middle East region that is stable, peaceful and prosperous.
The two countries agreed to establish peace, diplomatic relations and full normalisation of bilateral ties guided by the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law.
The countries agreed to recognise and respect each other’s sovereignty and right to live in peace and security, develop friendly relations between their peoples, and settle all disputes peacefully.
Key takeaways:
Palestinian conflict
Recalling the reception held on January 28, 2020, at which US President Donald Trump presented his Vision for Peace, the UAE and Israel committed to achieving a just, comprehensive, realistic and enduring solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Recalling Israel’s peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan, the countries committed to working together to realise a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that meets the legitimate needs and aspirations of both peoples, and to advance comprehensive Middle East peace, stability and prosperity.
Establishing embassies
The countries shall exchange resident ambassadors as soon as practicable, and shall conduct diplomatic and consular relations in accordance with international law.
People-to-people contact
Both countries agreed to promote people-to-people programme, interfaith dialogue and cultural, academic, youth, scientific, and other exchanges.
They shall implement the necessary visa and consular services agreements and arrangements so as to facilitate efficient and secure travel for their respective nationals to the territory of each other.
Bilateral agreements
Both countries shall conclude bilateral agreements in areas of mutual interest such as finance , tourism and health care (See box). Any agreements concluded before the accord shall enter into effect with the accord coming in to force.
Extremism
The countries will take the necessary steps to prevent any terrorist or hostile activities against each other.
They shall work together to counter extremism, which promotes hatred and division, and terrorism and its justifications, including by preventing radicalisation and recruitment and by combating incitement and discrimination.
They shall work towards establishing a High-Level Joint Forum for Peace and Coexistence dedicated to advancing these goals.
Strategic agenda for the Middle East
Both countries will work with the US to develop and launch a ‘Strategic Agenda for the Middle East’ in order to expand regional diplomatic, trade, stability and other cooperation.
These includes advancing regional security and stability, pursuing regional economic opportunities, promoting a culture of peace and considering joint aid and development programmes.
Spirit of coexistence
The UAE and Israel recognised that the Arab and Jewish people are descendants of a common ancestor, Prophet Abraham, and inspired, in that spirit, to foster in the Middle East a reality in which Muslims, Jews, Christians and peoples of all faiths, denominations, beliefs and nationalities live in, and are committed to, a spirit of coexistence.