Gov Cuomo visits Israel on solidarity and trade mission
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Visits Israel

  •   Governor Cuomo Was in Israel on a Solidarity and Trade Mission
  • 7/17/2019
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    ​Governor Andrew M. Cuomo traveled to Israel in June on a solidarity and trade mission to strengthen economic ties with Israel and to reinforce that New York stands in solidarity with the Jewish community and with the people of Israel in the wake of the recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks.

     

    The Governor met with Israeli President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin to discuss the rise in anti-Semitism in New York and around the world, and the strong ties between Israel and New York. The Governor also offered his condolences to President Rivlin on the death of his wife, Nechama.

     


    The Governor met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hosted an economic development roundtable where he announced a $2 million partnership agreement with the Israel Innovation Authority for two new programs that will further strengthen economic development ties between New York State and Israel.

     

    Gov. Cuomo also toured the Old City of Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and Yad Vashem. As part of his trade mission, Governor Cuomo met with Mobileye Founder and CEO Amnon Shashua and toured the Jerusalem facility of Mobileye, a supplier of software that enables Advanced Driver Assist Systems and Autonomous Driving technology, to explore possible applications of its products for New York's mass transit system.