On the occasion of the 74th Independence Day of the State of Israel, which took place today (Thursday) the President of the State Yitzhak Herzog He received photocopied greetings and greetings from dozens of world leaders, including the presidents of the United States, France, Germany, China, Russia, Turkey, and India, and the kings of Spain, Thailand, and the Netherlands.
President of the United States Joe Biden He said in his photo greeting: “It is an honor for me to send the best wishes of the citizens of the United States to the 74th birthday of the State of Israel. Close and long-standing friendship between our countries began as soon as the United States became the first country to recognize Israel “.
“And in 74 years of progress and partnership, we have achieved a great deal together. From collaborations in groundbreaking scientific and technological research to the creation of new regional ties that will ensure Israel’s security. The partnership between Israel and the United States has been vital to the United States and I believe to Israel. The ties between us are strong. And I am proud to stand by Israel today and always. Happy Independence Day! ‘, He added.
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Also, alongside the tensions in the background of the war between his country and Ukraine, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin “I convey my sincere wishes on the occasion of Israel’s Independence Day. I believe that relations between Russia and Israel, based on the principles of friendship and mutual respect, will continue to develop for the benefit of our people and for the strengthening of peace and security in the Middle East. I wish you good health and great success. As well as joy and prosperity for all the citizens of Israel. “
the president of France Emanuel Macron “You know my deep connection to Israel. The closeness between our countries has roots that begin with the human ties that connect us. You can trust me to work to strengthen it at all levels, including in the EU. I wish you all a happy Independence Day. From me and the whole of France.” .
Emanuel Macron wins French presidential election (Photo: Reuters)President of China Xi JinpingWith whom the president holds the first phone call between the presidents of China and Israel, wrote in a letter: .
“In our telephone conversation last year, we reached a broad consensus on our bilateral relations and on issues that are important to both sides. Because I attach great importance to China-Israel relations, I would like to work with you to deepen political trust between China and Israel. “To expand friendships, and to bring the comprehensive innovative partnership of China and Israel to new heights. I wish the State of Israel prosperity, and happiness for its citizens,” he continued.
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip ErdoganWho hosted the President on a historic state visit in March, wrote in the letter: Peace and regional stability. “
Erdogan and Herzog in Turkey (Photo: Haim Tzach GPO)The President of the State also received a greeting from the President of India Ram Nath Covind He wrote: “There is great potential for cooperation between our countries, and we want to deepen them.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent in a photo greeting: “Although this is a new chapter in our relations, relations between our countries have a very ancient history. I hope that we will be able to deepen our relationship even further in the coming years. “
President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier He said in his photo greeting: “Mr. President, dear friends in Israel. In honor of Israel’s 74th Independence Day, and on behalf of the citizens here, I send you my best wishes. 74 years ago, Herzl’s dream of a homeland for the Jewish people came true. In recognition of the heavy historical guilt “For the crimes of the Nazis against the Jewish people, we, the Germans, feel deep excitement from the friendship with Israel. For this unique and new trust, we will be grateful forever.”
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson Tweet: “I wish Israel and my friends Yitzhak Herzog and Naftali Bennett a happy Independence Day! The United Kingdom has always stood by Israel and its right to live in a way that every country should live in: peace, prosperity, and security.”
Boris Johnson (Photo: Reuters)King of Spain Felipe VI He wrote to the President: “On the occasion of the Independence Day of the State of Israel, I would like to convey to you, Mr. President, my heartfelt congratulations together with the government and the Spanish people. Please accept, Mr. President, my wishes for personal well-being, peace and prosperity of the dear people of Israel.”
President of Greece Katrina Scleropolo, Who also recently hosted the president, wrote: “I am pleased to acknowledge that Greece and Israel, two countries with ancient historical heritage, have established such a deep and strategic relationship in such a short time.” The President of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiades, added: “This status gives us an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary deepening and expansion of the strategic relations between the governments of Cyprus and Israel in all areas and the strengthening of ties between our peoples.”
Prime Minister of Japan Pumio Kishida He noted in a photo greeting that Israel and Japan mark 70 years of diplomatic relations and said: “I am determined to bring the relations between Japan and Israel to new heights and work for the realization of peace in the Middle East. I wish progress and prosperity to Israel, and great happiness to its citizens.”
Pumio Kishida (Photo: Reuters)President of Colombia Ivan Duka MarxWhom the President hosted for a state visit to Israel last November, said in a photo greeting: “It is an honor for me to send our congratulations to the State of Israel on its 74th birthday. This fact inspires us greatly, due to the resilience of the Jewish people. Development and innovation. “
Additional congratulations came from the President of the Czech Republic Milos Zaman Who said: “Israel is a country close to my heart, and my second home. That is why I say in public, in a paraphrase of the words of John F. Kennedy, ‘I am a Jew’!”
President of South Korea Mon Jae He did not express his hopes of continuing to advance relations between Israel and Korea, and the president-elect Ion Suk-Yul “I look forward to working with you to continue to advance the common interests of the two countries and to continue to develop close relations,” he wrote.
Congratulations were also received in honor of Independence Day from King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, King of Thailand Maha and Chiralongkon, Austrian President Alexander van der Blanc, Romanian President Klaus Werner Johannes, President of Kazakhstan Kasim-Jumart Tokayev, President of Guatemala Alejandro Gwiatzia Gwiatzia Ignacio Cassis, Portuguese President Marcelo de Souza, Italian President Sergio Materella, Malta President George Vella, Liberia President George Vaha, Irish President Michael Higgins, Vietnamese President Nevin Suan Fook, Sri Lanka President Gatvia Rajfaxa , The President of Ghana Nana Apoko-Edo, the President of Mongolia Cyanhin Khorshuch, the President of Turkmenistan Sardar Berdymukhammedov, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Chiskadi, and the Governor-General of Australia David Hurley.