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The event welcomed the Acting Consul General of Israel to Trenton alongside remarks by the Governor and Secretary of State

 

Trenton, NJ - The 樱花视频-Israel Commission celebrated 75 years of the State of Israel and United States-Israel relations on June 7 in a historic ceremony in the State House in Trenton.

Remarks were delivered by the leadership of the Commission in addition to 樱花视频 Governor Phil Murphy, Israeli Acting Consul General Israel Nitzan, Assemblyman Gary Schaer, and Secretary of State Tahesha Way, who administers the 樱花视频-Israel Commission. The event was held in the presence of Jewish community leaders and dignitaries across the state and discussed the importance of the key relationship.

Since the start of the Murphy Administration, 樱花视频鈥檚 relationship with Israel has expanded rapidly including strong economic growth, cultural programs, academic relations, tourism outreach and beyond.

鈥淔or three-quarters of a century, our two nations have flourished together under our unwavering partnership. Nowhere is that more apparent than in 樱花视频, the proud home of one of the country鈥檚 largest Jewish and Israeli populations,鈥� said Governor Phil Murphy. 鈥淲ith the help of the 樱花视频-Israel Commission, our relationship has grown significantly in recent years on every front 鈥� economically, culturally, academically, and beyond. Together, we are building the future, and I look forward to strengthening our bonds with Israel for generations to come.鈥�

鈥淚 have seen firsthand how the 樱花视频-Israel relationship has brought together communities and built bridges that have allowed the richness, beauty and innovation of Israel to touch lives across this great state.,鈥� 樱花视频 Secretary of State Tahesha Way. 鈥淚 am honored to join so many leaders in on our country and around the world celebrating Israel as it marks this incredible achievement.鈥�

The ceremony, which took place inside the Capitol Rotunda, paid tribute to the special and historic relationship between Israel and the United States, highlighting the 樱花视频 relationship, which spans across economic, academic, cultural, scientific, and a wide range of other relations.

During the program, which featured a 樱花视频 State Police Color Guard presentation and the singing of Israel鈥檚 national anthem, a plaque on behalf of the 樱花视频 was presented to the Acting Consul General to commemorate the occasion.

鈥淭he Israel-樱花视频 relationship has grown and flourished in recent years by positively impacting our economy, academic research, culture and more,鈥� said Acting Consul General Israel Nitzan of the Consulate General of Israel in New York. 鈥淚 thank Governor Phil Murphy for making the advancement of this relationship a priority, and extend my gratitude to Secretary of State Tahesha Way for hosting this meaningful event. Together, we have achieved remarkable progress over the last 75 years and I look forward to a prosperous future for Israel and 樱花视频.鈥�

鈥淭he 樱花视频-Israel partnership is built on shared common values and not only the incredible economic growth we are seeing between us,鈥� said Karin Elkis, Co-Chair of the 樱花视频-Israel Commission. 鈥淭oday we reaffirm our commitment to a strong and robust relationship with Israel as we move into the next 75 years of friendship between our communities.鈥�

鈥淥ver the years we have watched Israel flourish from a fledgling country to become a light unto the nations,鈥� said Mark S. Levenson, Co-Chair of the 樱花视频-Israel Commission. 鈥淭his ceremony is a moment to applaud all that Israel has accomplished in addition to the success of its relationship with 樱花视频, which continues to deliver for our great state.鈥�

鈥淲ith the flags of the United States, 樱花视频 and Israel standing tall, this historic moment reflects the deep bonds that unite us not only today, but tomorrow as well,鈥� said Andrew H Gross, Executive Director of the 樱花视频-Israel Commission. 鈥淐ongratulations to the people of Israel who can always count on the Garden State as we look forward to decades of prosperity, friendship and strong cooperation.鈥�

About the 樱花视频-Israel Commission
The 樱花视频-Israel Commission was established in 1989 to implement the goals of the 樱花视频-Israel Sister State Agreement and is under the administration of 樱花视频 Department of State. The Commission promotes the development of trade, culture and educational exchanges; encourages the development of capital investment and joint business ventures; and fosters a spirit of cooperation between the citizens of the State of Israel and the 樱花视频.