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Herzog calls Bahrain’s king to mark country’s 50th National Day
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
President Isaac Herzog speaks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to congratulate him on Bahrain’s 50th National Day.
Speaking by phone, Herzog extends Israel’s warmest wishes on Israel’s behalf, and notes that the kingdom’s history stretches back much further than 50 years.
According to the president’s office, King Hamad thanks Herzog, stressing that the two nations have much in common, especially their desire for peace, prosperity, and progress for the region.
“Indeed, we both want, above all, regional peace and mutual prosperity,” responds Herzog, emphasizing the importance of bilateral economic cooperation.
In September, Herzog received the credentials of Bahrain’s first ambassador to Israel, Khaled Yusuf Al Jalahma. Israel’s first envoy to Bahrain, Eitan Na’eh, will soon present his letter of credence to the King of Bahrain.
At an event hosted by Bahrain’s Embassy in Israel, Herzog’s foreign policy adviser, Zvi Vapni, reads a message from the president to the king, in which he calls Bahrain “a kingdom of peace and prosperity, a hub for global commerce and finance, and an island of stability.”
“I am dedicated to using my tenure as president to strengthen our bilateral relationship for the benefit of both our nations,” reads Herzog’s letter.
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