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Pacific island nation Nauru opens its first Israeli embassy, in Jerusalem

From Times of Israel · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Nauru opened its first embassy in Israel in Jerusalem.
  • Foreign Minister Lionel Aingimea called the move a message about Nauru’s position, while Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praised Nauru as one of Israel’s strongest friends.

Nauru has opened its first embassy in Israel in Jerusalem.

Message to the world of where we stand

· Lionel AingimeaNauru’s foreign minister described the opening of the embassy in Jerusalem.

During a visit, Nauru’s Foreign Minister Lionel Aingimea described the move as a “message to the world of where we stand.” Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praised Nauru as “one of Israel’s greatest friends.” Sa’ar also said Colombia’s embassy was expected to open in October.

One of Israel’s greatest friends

· Gideon Sa’arIsrael’s foreign minister praised Nauru during the embassy opening.
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