Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
India-Israel relationship very important for us: Jerusalem Deputy Mayor
Jerusalem: Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem in charge of foreign relations, economic development and tourism has said diplomatic relationship between India and Israel is very important.
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, whose husband’s family hails from Kolkata, told ANI that the ties with India are very important for Israel as both countries share similar strengths and challenges.
“It is very important for us. Our Prime Ministers are very close friends. We have trade and innovation collaborations. We have similar strengths and similar challenges. We hope our relationship will go from strength to strength,” Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem said in response to a question on importance of bilateral ties.
She also expressed her love for Indian clothes and foods.
Earlier, Israeli diplomat Roey Gilad spoke to ANI about the growing cooperation between the two countries.
“A strong relationship has been developed between Israel and India in previous decades. It’s on the leadership level as well. Cooperation between India as a global superpower and Israel as a regional superpower has risen too,” Roey Gilad, Ambassador, Center for Policy Research, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told ANI.
They visited India at a time when Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power by winning polls.
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