German Chancellor Merkel arrives in Israel for final visit
The Hindu
In power since 2005, Ms. Merkel boosted cooperation with Israel that Germany became Israel's largest trade partner in Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Israel for a final visit before she leaves office.
German's ambassador to Israel, Susanne Wasum-Rainer, tweeted that the visit aims to “strengthen our unique” relationship.
In power since 2005, Ms. Merkel boosted cooperation with Israel that Germany became Israel's largest trade partner in Europe. In a 2008 trip marking Israel's 60th anniversary, Merkel addressed the Israeli parliament, in German, and expressed shame over the Holocaust. The 20-minute speech earnedMs. Merkel a standing ovation.
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