Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2020

We, the undersigned, recognize the importance of maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world based on mutual understanding and coexistence, as well as respect for human dignity and freedom, including religious freedom.

We encourage efforts to promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue to advance a culture of peace among the three Abrahamic religions and all humanity.

We believe that the best way to address challenges is through cooperation and dialogue and that developing friendly relations among States advances the interests of lasting peace in the Middle East and around the world.

We seek tolerance and respect for every person in order to make this world a place where all can enjoy a life of dignity and hope, no matter their race, faith or ethnicity.

We support science, art, medicine, and commerce to inspire humankind, maximize human potential and bring nations closer together.

We seek to end radicalization and conflict to provide all children a better future.

We pursue a vision of peace, security, and prosperity in the Middle East and around the world.

In this spirit, we warmly welcome and are encouraged by the progress already made in establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and its neighbors in the region under the principles of the Abraham Accords. We are encouraged by the ongoing efforts to consolidate and expand such friendly relations based on shared interests and a shared commitment to a better future.

Signed:

BENJAMIN NETANYAHU | ABDALLAH BIN ZAYID AL NUHAYYAN |

DONALD J. TRUMP | ABDULLATIF BIN RASHID AL ZAYANI |


NOTE: Minister Abdallah and Minister Al Zayani signed their names in Arabic.

Categories: Joint Statements : Bahrain, Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Zayani; Joint Statements : Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu; Joint Statements : United Arab Emirates, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdallah.

Names: Abdallah bun Zayid Al Nuhayyan; Al Zayani, Abdullatif bin Rashid; Netanyahu, Benjamin.

Subjects: Bahrain : Minister of Foreign Affairs; Bahrain : Relations with Israel; Israel : Prime Minister; Israel : Relations with Bahrain; Israel : Relations with United Arab Emirates; Middle East : Arab-Israeli conflict, peace process; United Arab Emirates : Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; United Arab Emirates : Relations with Israel.

DCPD Number: DCPD202000685.