President Reuven Rivlin opened his official visit to Paris this morning at a reception.

The president arrived in Paris at the invitation of his colleague, French President Emmanuel Macron, and later today they will hold a political meeting.

In addition, the president will take part in an interfaith meeting with the heads of the Jewish and Muslim communities in the city and in the evening the president and his wife will be hosting an official dinner at the Elysee Palace.