Published 16:55 IST, September 9th 2020

Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for his ‘key role’ in UAE-Israel agreement

US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for helping broker a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

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US President Donald Trump has been minated for 2021 bel Peace Prize for helping broker a peace agreement between Israel and United Arab Emirates. Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of rwegian Parliament, minated Trump after he successfully brokered deal for rmalisation of ties between two Middle East nations.

Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed issued a joint statement on August 13, saying y have agreed to full rmalisation of relations between Israel and UAE. Calling it a historic breakthrough, y said that deal will vance peace in Middle East region and is a testament to “bold diplomacy and vision” of three leers.

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White House continues to seek more Arab support for rmalisation of ties with Israel and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who accompanied an Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi for formally finalising UAE-Israel ties, indicated that or Arab countries could soon follow suit. US State Secretary Mike Pompeo h said that deal has been a boon to peace and regional stability as it heralds a new era.

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Tybring-Gjedde, who serves as chair of rwegian delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly, credited Trump for playing a key role in full rmalisation of diplomatic ties. Hailing Trump for withdrawal of US troops from Middle East, rwegian politician told Fox News that Republican leer has done more to create peace between warring nations than most or Peace Prize minees.

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“As it is expected or Middle Eastern countries will follow in footsteps of UAE, this agreement could be a game-changer that will turn Middle East into a region of cooperation and prosperity," he wrote in his mination letter.

Compares Trump with Jimmy Carter

While Arab countries have publicly shown willingness to rmalise ties with Israel, reports suggest that Oman and Bahrain might be next countries following UAE’s le. 57-year-old politician wrote that last US President to avoid a war or preventing America from entering international armed conflict was Jimmy Carter, a bel Peace Prize laureate. 

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16:56 IST, September 9th 2020