President Reuven Rivlin this afternoon (Thursday), hosted at his residence around 20 Israeli ambassadors and diplomatic mission heads to Asian-Pacific countries.
The President welcomed them and thanked them for their work in representing the State of Israel and said, "The friendly relationship between Israel and the rising powers in Asia represents an economic and strategic opportunity for both sides. As a state which seeks new markets for trade, the connection with Asia is more important than ever to Israel.