​(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, last night (Eastern Daylight Time), in New York City, met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The two leaders discussed regional threats and the Iranian aggression. They also discussed the situation in the Horn of Africa with emphasis on the peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the concomitant opportunities for establishing stability in the region.

Prime Minister Netanyahu asked for Rwandan President Kagame's assistance in advancing ties with additional African countries.