Office of the President of Israel

The Office of the 11th President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog

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President @Isaac_Herzog welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Zhaslan Madiyev, and a ministerial delegation to the President’s Residence in Jerusalem today, on the occasion of their visit to Israel for the Kazakh-Israeli Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

This visit reflects the deepening bilateral relations between Israel and Kazakhstan. During their meeting, they discussed the great potential to further strengthen cooperation across a wide range of fields, including innovation, technology, AI, water management, critical minerals, and tourism.

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El presidente @Isaac_Herzog ha llamado hoy a Su Majestad el Rey Felipe VI de España para transmitirle sus más profundas condolencias por el trágico choque de trenes ocurrido el miércoles en el país.

Durante la conversación, el presidente Herzog ha trasladado su más sentido pésame a Su Majestad el Rey, a las familias de las víctimas y al pueblo español, y ha deseado una pronta y completa recuperación a todos los heridos.

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President @Isaac_Herzog called His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain today to express his deep condolences following the deadly train collision in Spain on Wednesday.

During the call, President Herzog conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty the King, the families of the victims, and the Spanish people, and he wished a full and speedy recovery to all those injured.

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President @Isaac_Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of the new Ambassador of Ghana to Israel, Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable.

President Herzog highlighted the potential to deepen ties between Israel and Ghana, including in the fields of agriculture, technology, healthcare, and water management, as well as the importance of deepening Israel’s relations with countries across Africa.

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President @Isaac_Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of the new Ambassador of the Netherlands to Israel, Stella Ronner-Grubačić.

President Herzog expressed his deep personal commitment to the historic ties between Israel and the Netherlands and the importance of overcoming current areas of disagreement.

The President emphasized his strong opposition to sanctions and boycotts against Israel, noting that dialogue – especially between friends – is key to bridging divides and working toward a more peaceful future in our region.

President Herzog also reaffirmed the vital importance of combating all forms of antisemitism and of protecting the safety and well-being of the Dutch Jewish community.

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President @Isaac_Herzog welcomed the new Ambassador of Austria to Israel, Arad Benkö.

President Herzog expressed his appreciation for the warm friendship between Israel and Austria and their close cooperation in innovation, science, technology, trade, tourism, and security.

The President also commended Austria’s ongoing commitment to the fight against antisemitism and Holocaust remembrance.

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President @Isaac_Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of France’s new Ambassador to Israel, Christophe Parisot, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem today.

They discussed the significant historical ties between Israel and France. President Herzog affirmed the importance of overcoming the challenges in these relations, reinvigorating bilateral ties across a range of fields, and building a new path forward.

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President @Isaac_Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of the new Ambassador of Rwanda to Israel, Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Bayingana, at the President’s Residence this morning.

President Herzog highlighted the warm friendship and growing cooperation between Israel and Rwanda in many fields, including innovation, agriculture, development, and education.

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President @Isaac_Herzog welcomed Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar to the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Friday.

President Herzog thanked him for coming to inaugurate Colombia’s new embassy in Jerusalem and for his efforts in significantly strengthening the relations between Israel and Colombia.

President Herzog conveyed his warmest wishes to President @ABDELAESPRIELLA, his government, and the people of Colombia and emphasized the importance of continuing to deepen our bilateral ties.

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President @Isaac_Herzog met with Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia @Dr_Hunmanet_PM on the sidelines of the @CICASecretariat Summit in Baku today.

During their meeting, they discussed the bilateral relations between Israel and Cambodia and the potential to increase cooperation across a range of fields.

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President @Isaac_Herzog met with President @TokayevKZ of Kazakhstan on the sidelines of the @CICASecretariat Summit in Azerbaijan, following their meeting during President Herzog’s official visit to Astana earlier this year. 

During their meeting today, the two presidents discussed ways to further enhance the bilateral relations between Israel and Kazakhstan in a range of fields, including trade, innovation, science, and technology, as well as their shared commitment to stability and security in the region.

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In a special ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, President @Isaac_Herzog presented the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds marking 75 years of its establishment and in recognition of its significant contribution over the last 75 years to Israel’s economic resilience and to strengthening the ties between Israel and Jewish communities around the world.

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President @Isaac_Herzog welcomed the Vice President of Paraguay @AllianaPedro and a senior delegation of government ministers to the President’s Residence in Jerusalem today.

President Herzog expressed his profound appreciation for Vice President Pedro’s visit to Israel as we mark three years since the October 7th Massacre. During their meeting, they discussed the deep friendship between Israel and Paraguay and ways to continue strengthening the ties between the two nations.