(MENAFN- AzerNews) As reported the Embassy of Azerbaijan has been officially
inaugurated in Israel with the special participation of the two
countries` foreign ministers Jeyhun Bayramov and Eli Cohen, as well
as MPs, members of the general public and artists.
Folowing the ceremony, the Israeli Foreign Minister has made an
exclusive video for Azernews , addressing the
importance of opening the first ever embassy of Azerbaijan on the
Israeli soil.
The Israeli top diplomat also expressed his gratitude to
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for his decision to open the
embassy in his country, which he said he beleives that would
strengthen mutual relations of the countries in all areas of
business, including security, economy, trade, tourism and so
on.
Hailing the long-time strong relaions and harmony between
Azerbaijani people and the Jewish community, the minister also
congratulated all Azerbaijani people on Ramadan holiday.
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Speech of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen
Today, is a historic day of the relation between Israel and
Azerbaijan. We actually celebrate 30-year anniversary of our
relations. We opened the embassy of Azerbaijan in Israel. We thank
to president Ilham Aliyev for his important decision of doing so.
We see that in the last year there was a very important agreement
between the our nations.
Right now we are entering into a new era. And actually I suppose
to visit Baku next month and I think we will work together and
continue to strengthen our relations together. All the segments –
the security, economy, trade, tourism are all important. I was very
pleased to see the Jewish community that at the end of the ceremony
putting on the shirts the flags of Azerbaijani government and
Israeli as well which is the power.
It is very important for me to say to Azerbaijani people today
that they can be very proud that there has never been anti-Semitism
and this is something that we will always appreciate. Therefore, I
believe there is a bright and flourishing future between our
countries.
Thank you all and all the people of Azerbaijan. Ramadan
Kareem.
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