Ottawa,
Canada – April 17, 2013: On
the evening of April 15, the Embassy of Israel hosted a grand celebration marking
65 years of Israel’s independence. Set in the historic landmark of the Chateau
Laurier, the reception was a worthy celebration of the special friendship
between Israel and Canada—a friendship which was reaffirmed just last week in a
joint declaration released following a meeting in Jerusalem between Minister
Baird and Prime Minister Netanyahu (click here for the joint statement)
As a reflection
of these close ties, there were over 600 guests representing Canada’s
political, cultural, and economic leadership. Among other friends of Israel,
the guests included Cabinet Ministers, Supreme Court Justices, a former Deputy
Prime Minister, Senators, Members of Parliament, the Chief of Defence Staff, a
former Chief of Defence Staff, ambassadors, professors, rabbis, journalists and
representatives of Ottawa’s vibrant Jewish community.
The evening
included remarks delivered by Her Excellency
Miriam Ziv, Ambassador of Israel to Canada, and The Honourable John
Baird, Canada’s Foreign Minister. These remarks highlighted the increased
cooperation between the two countries and the recent announcement of a plan to
establish a Strategic Partnership Agreement, which will provide both countries with
concrete benchmarks to further deepen the bilateral relationship.
Attached are
some pictures of the event. All pictures should be accredited to Peter Waiser.
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