​ (Communicated by the President’s Spokesperson)
 
President Reuven Rivlin this evening (Saturday, 21 January 2017), after the conclusion of the Sabbath in Israel, sent a letter of congratulations to 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. In the letter, President Rivlin wrote:
 
“On behalf of the people and State of Israel, I am honored to extend to you congratulations on your inauguration as the 45th President of the United States of America.
 
Mr. President, as a longstanding friend of the State of Israel, you now stand as leader of the free world, and of Israel’s most important and closest ally. The alliance between our states and our nations is not solely based on friendship. It is rooted in our shared values and longstanding commitment to freedom, liberty, and democracy - the foundation stones of our societies.
 
As you take this esteemed office, I wish to express my gratitude for the support and friendship of the American people, along with my hope that our special relationship and cooperation will continue to flourish and grow stronger.
 
On behalf of our people, I wish you and your administration much success, and take this opportunity to extend to you an invitation to visit the State of Israel and be our guest in Jerusalem.”