Israeli Premier meets Abu Dhabi crown prince

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, left, with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on Monday. Pic/AP

Israel's prime minister met the crown prince of Abu Dhabi on Monday as part of the first official visit to the United Arab Emirates by an Israeli leader since the establishment of official relations between the two countries last year.

Naftali Bennett's trip this week to the Gulf Arab federation comes against the backdrop of nuclear talks between world powers and regional archrival Iran over its nuclear programme. Israel has watched with concern as Iran has pushed a hard line against negotiators meeting in Vienna, at once demanding sanctions relief while accelerating its nuclear programme.

Israel and the UAE have long shared concerns about Iran's nuclear programme. Iran says its nuclear programme is meant for peaceful purposes, while Israel says it will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

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