President Rivlin addressed the Europe Day reception in Herzliya on Monday evening, hosted by Ambassador Lars Faaborg-Andersen, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the State of Israel.
"Your celebration is also our celebration," the President said as he thanked Ambassador Faaborg-Andersen for his hospitality, "Israel and the European Union are bound together by many ties. We share strong economic ties, which benefit both sides and I am happy to say, and the list of agreements between us is too long for me to mention here. Let me simply say to you, our largest, and most important trade partner: Israel's relationship with the European Union is indispensable."
The President expressed solidarity with the people of Europe in the face of the many challenges, "This has not been an easy year for Europe. Europe is facing internal economic challenges, a refugee crisis, and unfortunately many horrible acts of terror. In these difficult times, I wish to express Israel's solidarity with Europe. I wish to reaffirm our deep friendship with you, and commitment to the values we share."