The government has approved the appointments of Amira Oron as Israel's ambassador to Egypt and Bat Eden Kait as the country's ambassador to Turkmenistan.
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi stated: "I congratulate the two ambassadors on their appointments. They are both experienced diplomats and I am confident that they will advance bilateral interests between Israel and the countries of their appointments. I would like to take this opportunity to wish Amira Oron and Bat Eden Kait the greatest of success in their future posts."