The United Arab Emirates denied reports of a visit by the Israeli Prime Minister to the country, after Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that he held a "secret" meeting with the President of the UAE. It said in a statement: “The United Arab Emirates denies what is being circulated regarding the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the country, or the reception of any Israeli military delegation on its territory.” She added: "The state confirms that its relations with Israel are declared and not based on secrecy or hidden arrangements. Accordingly, any allegations about unannounced visits or arrangements are baseless, unless issued by the competent official authorities in the UAE."