(April 2, 2025 / JNS) OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann during a meeting in Jerusalem on Tuesday emphasized the resilience of the Israeli economy and the vitality of its high-tech sector.

He stated that the OECD expects Israel’s economic growth in the coming year to surpass both the global average and the performance of other OECD member states.

The comments were made during a discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister’s Office, where the two leaders exchanged views on current global economic conditions and their implications for Israel. The conversation focused on how advanced economies are navigating uncertainty and how Israel can sustain momentum amid ongoing regional and international challenges.