President Isaac Herzog meets with Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie during a visit to Addis Ababa.
“This is my third visit to Africa, and the fourth African nation I have visited as president of the State of Israel,” he tells Selassie, according to his office. “The relationship between our peoples is woven deep into the pages of history and human tradition. At the heart of the story of both our nations lies a clear common thread — the ability to join hands, unite resources of spirit and substance, to innovate, develop, and grow for the benefit of all.”
Herzog adds that “the social fabric of Israel has been deeply enriched by Ethiopian heritage, brought by the Ethiopian Jewish communities in Israel, and as president of the State of Israel, I wish to express my deep appreciation for these cherished communities.”
The Israeli president was greeted with an honor guard at an official ceremony upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace, and will later meet with the prime minister.
Herzog is slated to return to Israel tomorrow and meet with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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