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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

President @Isaac_Herzog welcomed 50 young German politicians from the @junge_union, @jusos, @jungeliberale, and @gruene_jugend parties who are visiting Israel in a delegation led by @IsraelMFA and @IsraelinGermany. As the world marks three years since the October 7th Massacre, President Herzog thanked the delegates for their visit. The President encouraged them to continue their dialogue and cooperation with their Israeli counterparts to strengthen Israel-Germany relations, which are of strategic importance to both nations.