20 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and China
Israel and China
January 28, 2012
PM Netanyahu’s Remarks at an Event Marking 20 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and China
Israel and China commemorated last Tuesday January 24, 2012, twenty years of diplomatic relations. Israel assigns great importance to the promotion of its ties with China, the number two economic power in the world, a member of the UN Security Council and a major player in Asia and in the international arena. Israel greatly admires the economic, scientific and technological development that characterizes the growth of China in the last few decades.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “Israel and China are a successful combination because we are peoples rooted in glorious traditions that also embrace the future. The rise of modern China is one of the most important events of our time, as is the rise of modern Israel. We will never forget the goodwill of the Chinese people who provided shelter for persecuted Jews in the darkest hours. Millennia-old societies provide a strong basis for future cooperation in many fields. I believe that Israel and China can act together to ensure peace in the Middle East.”
In regards to the Oil embargo to Iran, Netanyahu added that “I was pleased to hear that China has begun to reduce oil purchases from Iran. I appreciate China’s need to ensure a regular supply of sources of energy in order to continue its impressive growth. I believe that it is possible to replace Iranian oil and I hope that the Chinese leadership will join the European countries and quickly act to completely halt purchases of Iranian oil.”
The PM finished wishing the Chinese people a “Happy Year of the Dragon.”
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