At the Outstanding Ceremony held at the President's House, moving greetings were broadcast by world leaders - including the President of the United States, the President of Germany, and the Prime Minister of India.

German President: "Feeling deeply excited about friendship with Israel".
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said at the beginning of his greeting: Mr. President, dear friends of 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, Theodor Herzl's dream of a homeland for the Jewish people came true - in recognition of the heavy historical guilt over the Nazis' crimes against the Jewish people."

"We, the Germans, feel deep excitement from the friendship with Israel for this unique and new trust," he stressed. "We will be grateful forever. Enjoy your celebrations and good luck."

As reported by N12