In Addis Ababa, President Isaac Herzog tells Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that some in Africa and beyond are trying to undermine Israel’s ties in Africa, “but our bond is strong, and our shared interests are stronger than any such attempt to undermine them.”
Israel has been making a major push to expand ties in the continent, and Herzog has been a central but quiet player in that effort. In November, Herzog visited Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
“Our drive to innovate, prosper, and bring wellbeing to all is what drives us, and outweighs any attempt to cause division or obstruction,” says Herzog, according to his office. “I am glad that we have this opportunity to deepen the dialogue between us and strengthen the ties between our nations.”
Herzog also meets with local Jewish leaders. He is slated to fly back to Israel tonight.
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