Israel and Romania have very strong friendly relations, based on a long tradition of cooperation. The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established when Romania recognized the State of Israel, immediately after its creation, on 11 June 1948.
Between 1967 and1989, Romania was the only country from the Soviet space which had continuous relations with Israel, which in turn offered it a special position in Israel’s foreign policy. The connection between Romania and Israel is historic also from the perspective of a large Jewish community in Romania since the 15th century, which after the Second World War and massive immigration to Israel, still represent a significant community in the country.
Over the years, Romania has become an important partner of Israel in Central and Eastern Europe, as the two countries share similar values and principles. Thus, the cooperation between Israel and Romania has grown stronger in many areas, such as political, commercial, economic, defense, and cultural relations.