The two ministers discussed the Israel-European Union relationship and events in the Middle East

President Peres: I am very proud of you and your work. You are the first blossom of the Ethiopian community – I am full of pride, and the entire nation congratulates you

FM Liberman will ask the EU states to include Hizbullah in the list of terrorist organizations and to boost security arrangements at airports and at Israeli and Jewish facilities.

The two foreign ministers discussed bilateral issues and events in the Middle East, including the situation in Syria.

Six people, five Israelis and the Bulgarian bus driver, were killed and over 30 wounded on Wednesday (July 18) in a suicide bombing attack on a bus carrying Israelis in Burgas.