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2008

MFA hosts briefing for donor states' delegates

(3 Sep 2008)

Delegates from donor states and international organizations met at the Foreign Ministry for a briefing prior to the AHLC meeting in New York later this month.

President Peres and Deputy FM Whbee receive credentials from new ambassadors

(2 Sep 2008)

President Peres and Deputy FM Whbee received Letters of Credence from five new ambassadors to Israel

President of Uruguay visits Israel at the head of a large delegation

(25 Aug 2008)

President Vazquez, due to arrive on his first state visit to Israel, will meet with Israeli heads-of-state and sign a bilateral agreement to promote industrial research and development between Uruguay and Israel.

Israel sends humanitarian aid to Georgia

(12 Aug 2008)

Israel sends medical equipment to war-torn Georgia.

FM Livni speaks with FM of Georgia

(12 Aug 2008)

Israel sends special flights to evacuate Israelis stranded in Georgia and offers aid.

MFA statement on the situation in Georgia

(10 Aug 2008)

Israel recognizes the territorial integrity of Georgia and calls for a peaceful solution.

FM Livni meets with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York

(31 Jul 2008)

FM Livni: “All international activity in the region must be aimed at preventing the extremists from being recognized as legitimate, and this is true for Gaza as well.”

MFA expresses disappointment on the signing of the German-Iranian gas production contract

(31 Jul 2008)

The Israel Foreign Ministry has expressed its disappointment with official German approval of a large-scale gas contract between a German company and Iran

FM Livni condemns terror attack in Istanbul

(28 Jul 2008)

The State of Israel extends its condolences to the families of the victims, and offers its support to the Turkish people and government.

FM Livni addresses Cabinet meeting

(27 Jul 2008)

FM Livni: "Israel's response must convey the right message, that we will not accept shooting – irrespective of which organization initiates it – and, since Hamas is interested in the calm, the chance of deterioration is low".

FM Livni attends Egyptian National Day reception

(23 Jul 2008)

FM Livni: " The perception that the regional conflict is a conflict between Jews and Arabs is a thing of the past".

PMs Olmert and Brown announce negotiations on UK-Israel film cooperation

(21 Jul 2008)

PM Olmert and UK PM Brown have decided to initiate a joint film co-production agreement between the two countries, aimed at reinforcing cultural ties.

FM Livni meets with British PM Gordon Brown

(21 Jul 2008)

The two ministers discuss the peace process, Iran and bilateral issues.

Cabinent approves appointment of Prof. Shalev as ambassador to UN

(20 Jul 2008)

Professor Gabriela Shalev will be Israel's new ambassador to the UN, following the excellent job done by outgoing Ambassador Dan Gillerman.

FM Livni addresses Paris Summit for the Mediterranean

(13 Jul 2008)

43 heads of state and government met on 13 July in Paris to launch the Union for the Mediterranean.

FM Livni meets with Irish FM Martin

(10 Jul 2008)

The threat which Iran poses is not only nuclear, but is a comprehensive threat.