Herzog becomes first Israeli President to visit Bahrain
The Hindu
In 2020, the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco became the first Arab states in decades to normalise relations with Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived on Sunday in Bahrain, the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the small Gulf kingdom since the two countries normalised relations in 2020.
Mr. Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial, was greeted at the airport by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani, according to pictures posted to his Twitter account.
He said on Twitter he planned to meet King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, as well as Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, who is Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Accompanied by an economic delegation, Mr. Herzog said he would discuss "ways to strengthen our economic cooperation" along with climate change and security issues.
Mr. Herzog said he would then travel to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.
In 2020, the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco became the first Arab states in decades to normalise relations with Israel, following negotiations spearheaded by the administration of former U.S. president Donald Trump.
The Jewish state had earlier reached peace treaties with neighbouring Egypt and Jordan.
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