Israeli president touts business ties on first Bahrain visit, meets local Jews
'I have come here with a distinguished delegation eager to do business with the people of Bahrain,' says Herzog upon meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who stresses a 'sustainable peace that guarantees legitimate rights of the Palestinian people'
Newsrael News Desk 05.12.2022
Ynet reports that Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met President Isaac Herzog on Sunday in the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the Gulf state since the countries forged ties two years ago.
Additionally, Herzog met with representatives from Bahrain's Jewish community on Sunday.
Among the representatives was Ebrahim Nonoo, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the local synagogue, recognized by authorities as the representative of the Jewish community. Israel's ambassador to Bahrain was also present, along with Bahrain's representative to the World Jewish Congress, among others.
Source - Ynet/Twitter - Image - GPO
Source - Ynet/Twitter - Image - GPO
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