President Yitzhak Herzog spoke by telephone today (Wednesday) with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
According to the President's announcement, the conversation took place in a positive and friendly atmosphere.
The two presidents discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties between Israel and China, marking 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year.
The President of the State and the President of China invited each other for mutual visits to their countries on the occasion of this important milestone.
In their conversation, the President thanked the President of China for his warm letter in honor of his birthday last September.
The President of China noted that the late father of the President, the sixth President of the State of Israel, Haim Herzog, was the first Israeli President to visit China upon the establishment of diplomatic relations, and the President noted that he is proud of his father's share in this historic event.
Herzog expressed his great appreciation for Chinese culture and the Chinese people, and the two presidents noted that Israel and China are two ancient civilizations that can contribute much to humanity.
The two also discussed in their conversation global and regional strategic issues.
The President of the State updated the President of China on the establishment of relations between Israel and the Arab states recently in the framework of the Abrahamic Agreements, noting that these Agreements mark a positive trend in the Middle East that action should be taken to promote it.
He further noted that this trend is in stark contrast to the activities of Iran, which undermines and undermines regional stability in the Middle East.
The president further stressed the need to deny Iran nuclear capability.
The two presidents expressed their hope for the intensification of cooperation between Israel and China in the future and noted that they are able to significantly promote cooperation in the fields of culture, economy and tourism.
The presidents emphasized their commitment to a comprehensive innovation partnership between Israel and China, which will be reflected in the fifth meeting of the Israel-China Joint Innovation Conference in January 2022.
