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The Russian Embassy in Israel held a reception in honor of the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries. High-ranking representatives of Israel, Russian diplomats, Orthodox clergy, Russian emigrants, as well as representatives of 25 diplomatic missions attended the event, the website of the Moscow House of Compatriot reports.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the audience online. The reception was also attended by the Patriarch of Jerusalem and All Palestine Theophilos III, clerics of the Russian Spiritual Mission in Jerusalem.
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov said that millions of Russian-speaking Israelis, who made a significant contribution to strengthening ties between states, are eloquent evidence of fruitful cooperation between the two countries.
It was noted that the countries are united by the memory of the victims of World War II and the heroes who defeated fascism. Israel recognizes the key contribution of the Soviet Union in the fight against the Nazis and celebrates Victory Day on May 9 at the state level.
Russkiy Mir
