Jerusalem mayor back from mission to Paraguay

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has returned to Israel after representing the country at the inauguration of Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez.

“I brought the blessings of the people of Israel to the president of Paraguay as he was sworn in at the Presidential Palace, and I thanked him for the deep friendship between our two countries,” says Barkat.

“We spoke about strengthening our special relationship and further deepening our cooperation. I invited the president to visit Israel and Jerusalem,” he says.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat (R) Congratulates new Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez (Jerusalem Municipality)

 

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