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Trump advisor Kushner and Israeli delegation land in UAE

Monday, 31 August 2020 15:48

A direct flight from Tel Aviv carrying Israeli officials and US President Donald Trump's advisor, Jared Kushner, has landed in Abu Dhabi.

The visit comes after a Peace Accord was signed between the UAE and Israel.

This is also the first direct flight of the Israeli airline, El Al, to land in the country.

The two sides will discuss potential cooperation opportunities in different sectors such as finance, health, tourism and diplomatic affairs.

#US-Israeli delegation arrives in #UAE on board first Israeli commercial plane to land in the country.#WamNews pic.twitter.com/erRyKghbOV
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 31, 2020

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