Israel, Bhutan establish diplomatic relations
Kathmandu. Israel and Bhutan have signed an agreement on Saturday, announcing the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This step of Israel is seen as a contrast from US sponsored ties between Arab and Muslim countries.
The decision of Israel to establish relations with the Himalayan nation comes days after Morocco agreed on renewing relations with Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said, “Israel’s circle of recognition is growing and expanding. The establishment of relations between us and the Kingdom of Bhutan will serve as another milestone in deepening Israel’s ties in Asia.”
According to the Bhutanese Foreign Ministry website, a signing ceremony was held at Israeli embassy at New Delhi, where the ambassadors of both the countries signed the agreement. The website read, “The establishment of diplomatic relations [will] create new avenues for cooperation between the two countries in water management, technology, human resource development, agricultural sciences and other areas of mutual benefit.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the decision adding that the country is in talks to establish relations with other countries as well.
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