Relations between Israel and Palau - diplomatic and other relations between the State of Israel and the Republic of Palau.
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Israel was the first non-Pacific country to establish diplomatic relations with Palau after declaring its independence in 1994. Israel voted to accept Palau at the UN and offered financial assistance to the young state. The Israeli Foreign Ministry organized trips of agricultural and fishing specialists to Palau to educate and train the local population. Israel has an embassy in Koror. [one]
In 2006, Palau and Israel had the most coincidence in voting at the UN. [2]
In 2006, Palau President Thomas Remengesau visited Israel and met with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and President Moshe Katsav. “We are the best friends and we are here to strengthen our friendship,” Remengesau said during his visit. [3]
In December 2017, Palau was one of 9 countries (including the United States and Israel) that voted against a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly condemning the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. [4] [5]
See also
- History of Jews in Palau
Notes
- ↑ The Virtual Jewish History Tour: Palau
- ↑ Students Pow Wow in Republic of Palau
- ↑ Palau: Israel's best friend at the UN - Israel , Jerusalem Post
- ↑ “Jerusalem: UN resolution rejects Trump's declaration” , BBC News, 21 December 2017
- ↑ Jessica Durando, Oren Dorell. Here are the 7 small nations that sided with US and Israel on UN's Jerusalem vote , USA Today