President Reuven Rivlin today sends a letter of congratulations to the president-elect of France, Emmanuel Macron, following his election yesterday.
“On behalf of the State of Israel I have the honor and the pleasure of congratulating you on your election as president of the French Republic,” the president writes. “Allow me to wish you much success and personal satisfaction in this highly significant and challenging role as leader of France.
Rivlin also thanks Macron for his “strong stance against anti-Semitism and all forms of racism, which have once again raised their ugly heads around the world.”
“Standing up to such voices of intolerance and hatred, defending our citizens against vicious acts of terror, is a task of paramount importance that stands before us all, and Israel is your partner in this mission,” Rivlin says.
Macron yesterday defeated the far right’s Marine Le Pen, winning 66.1% of the vote to her 33.9% in the second round of France’s presidential election.
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