US State Secretary arrives in Jerusalem to close historic UAE-Israel Peace Accord

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Israel after a recent peace deal was brokered between United Arab Emirates and Jerusalem. In his capacity as US Secretary of State, Pompeo is set to travel to four countries — Israel, Sudan, Bahrain and UAE in his five-day visit from August 23-28 and push for furr rmalising relationship between Israel and its neighbours.

US State Department spokesperson said Pompeo will discuss ways to enhance ties between leaders in West Asia in an effort to capitalise on monumental developments witnessed in region through diplomatic relations and engment that emerged after anuncement of Abraham Accords.

US State Secy embarks on a 5-day tour of West Asia

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday, said, that his government would host Pompeo on Monday, and was confident that countries in volatile and historically hostile region will also follow UAE's lead and make peace with Israel.
"Peace for peace...peace from strength" doctrine, he said, was starting to bear fruit.

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US State Secretary's office tweeted photos from welcome event where Netanyahu received Pompeo and some light moments from ir discussion where both leaders addressed challenges in countering Iranian influence in region. 

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Over next few days, Pompeo will meet Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and his Council to discuss continuation of US aid and exchange for Islamic majority country's support in deepening Sudan-Israel relationship.

In his next stop, he is expected to meet with Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and finally conclude his 5-day-4-country tour at UAE, where he will meet country's Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss historic Abraham Accords agreement with Israel and or regional issues country currently faces.

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Significance of Abraham Accords

agreement between Israel and UAE which promises to rmalise relations between two countries includes ways to enhance partnership in form of tourism, direct flights, scientific cooperation and, in time, establish full embassy-level diplomatic ties. Although Emirates are unlikely to locate ir embassies in Jerusalem, it is a remarkable step in direction towards a more cordial future.

According to Accord, although t spelt out specifically, it suggests that both countries will cooperate to protect, assist each or and fight against security threats, especially from Iraan and its proxies in region.
If deal is signed, UAE will be third Arab country to sign Abraham Accord after Egypt (1979) and Jordan (1994). However, it will be first Persian Gulf country to sign a deal of this nature with Israel.

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