Finance Minister MK Bezalel Smotrich on Wednesday hosted a senior delegation of finance directors from across the US at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem. The group arrived in Israel as part of a joint visit organized by the America-Israel Friendship League and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the umbrella organization of US finance directors.
The delegation included officials from North Dakota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Virginia, Kansas, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Mississippi, and Nebraska, and was accompanied by the President of Bonds Israel Danny Naveh.
In his briefing, Minister Smotrich outlined the resilience of the Israeli economy, highlighting its performance despite the security and economic challenges since the October 7th, 2023 massacre. He presented updated indicators on growth, employment, investment, and infrastructure development, along with strategic plans aimed at strengthening the economy through 2026.
Delegation members reiterated their longstanding commitment to encouraging investment in Israel and underscored the value of the economic and strategic partnership between the two nations. During their stay, the delegation held a series of professional meetings and tours, including a meeting with President Isaac Herzog, visits to the Knesset and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, a macroeconomic overview, and briefings on Israel’s water and cyber infrastructures, as well as encounters with startup companies.
Following the visit, Minister Smotrich commented, “The Israeli economy has repeatedly proven, especially in times of war, its extraordinary resilience. Our national DNA knows how to turn crisis into opportunity and emerge stronger. The data clearly show that the Israeli economy remains strong and stable.”