MINSK, 21 April (BelTA) - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the State of Israel Yuri Yaroshevich presented credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The ceremony was followed by a private meeting, during which the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda. The head of the Belarusian diplomatic mission emphasized the depth of historical and spiritual ties between Belarus and Israel and noted the Belarusian origin of a number of prominent figures in Jewish history and the State of Israel.
“Special attention was paid to the long-standing dialogue of cultures, the traditions of mutual respect and understanding, in the spirit of which both peoples have lived and continue to live. The parties exchanged views on the current state and prospects for the development of political dialogue, ways of expanding trade and economic ties and strengthening of humanitarian cooperation,” the press service said.
In the run-up to the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, Ambassador Yuri Yaroshevich congratulated the president of Israel on the upcoming anniversary of the Victory Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical memory. He also informed the president about the Victory Day celebrations to be held in Belarus. The Belarusian Embassy in Israel is also planning a series of commemorative events in honor of this significant date.
The ceremony was followed by a private meeting, during which the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda. The head of the Belarusian diplomatic mission emphasized the depth of historical and spiritual ties between Belarus and Israel and noted the Belarusian origin of a number of prominent figures in Jewish history and the State of Israel.
“Special attention was paid to the long-standing dialogue of cultures, the traditions of mutual respect and understanding, in the spirit of which both peoples have lived and continue to live. The parties exchanged views on the current state and prospects for the development of political dialogue, ways of expanding trade and economic ties and strengthening of humanitarian cooperation,” the press service said.
In the run-up to the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, Ambassador Yuri Yaroshevich congratulated the president of Israel on the upcoming anniversary of the Victory Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical memory. He also informed the president about the Victory Day celebrations to be held in Belarus. The Belarusian Embassy in Israel is also planning a series of commemorative events in honor of this significant date.
The Ambassador also briefed the Israeli president about the restoration of the Volozhin Yeshiva in Belarus, supported by the Belarusian government. It was one of the most important centers of Jewish religious education. He invited a representative Israeli delegation to visit this significant historical site.
The famous rabbis who studied there made a significant contribution to the history of the Jewish people and world history.
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