Non-Sissy Rivlin: The gas stream deepens Egypt-Israel relations

The state president congratulated the Egyptian president after the start of gas flow from Israel to Egypt in commercial form. "Gas brings benefits to our economies and deepens the relationship after over 40 years of peace," Rivlin wrote in a letter he signed in Arabic and Hebrew

Non-Sissy Rivlin: The gas stream deepens Egypt-Israel relations

President Reuben Rivlin today sent a solemn bond to Egyptian President Abd al-Fatah al-Sisi after the commercial gas flow from Israel to Egypt began tonight. Rivlin said: "This is a festive day in the history of our two countries' relationship. As I write to you, natural gas has begun to flow from the Whale Reservoir to Egypt and connect our countries and nations. The gas stream brings benefits to our economies and deepens Egypt-Israel relations after over 40 years of peace ".

The President also added that "the State of Israel regards relations with the Arab Republic of Egypt as a strategic asset. It is an essential component of regional stability, an example of the possible fruits of relations that will be created in the Middle East in the future." Rivlin Our political and security cooperation has already served as a strong foundation that leads to stability and security for both our peoples and I believe we can expand our cooperation to other civilian areas. "

Gas exports from Israel to Egypt officially begin: "Serve both sides"

Rivlin met with heads of fuel, Noble, the partnership at the Leviathan Reservoir and the Egyptian gas company last week in Jerusalem. (Photo: Kobi Gideon / GPO)

President Reuben (Ruby) meeting with heads of fuel, Noble, Partnership in the Whale Reservoir and Egyptian Gas Company (Photo: Kobi Gideon / GPO, official website)

Rivlin added in his letter to Egypt's president that "by promoting ways to connect our peoples, we will ensure that the peace values ​​instilled in us by our courageous leaders who signed the historic peace agreement between the states will become part of our relations today and in future generations. No more important contribution we can make to our children and grandchildren for the future Safer for us all. " Rivlin signed his non-Sisi letter in Arabic and Hebrew, adding that "our region is undergoing a profound change. As leaders of our people who see their good in our cause, I am hopeful that we will continue to strive for stability and peace."

The gas flow process is expected to allow Israel to export some of its natural gas to Europe through gas liquefaction facilities in Egypt and promote Egypt's status as a regional gas market. The gas flow will start from the first stage from the whale reservoir and later from the Tamar reservoir. About two weeks ago, the Jordanian electricity company also began to pump gas from a whale reservoir. The announcement came about two weeks after Israel's final signing of an agreement with Greece and Cyprus on an agreement to build a gas pipeline to export gas from Israel to Europe. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Athens two weeks ago and during the visit, the states signed the "East-Med" gas pipeline agreement to move from Israel through Cyprus and Greece to Europe.

The fee sent to the President of Egypt

Letter from President Reuben (Ruby) Rivlin to Egypt (Photo: Official Website)