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“This is a new beginning in our bilateral relations and in our joint efforts, in this region in which we have close ties, historical ties. Our region offers more than its share of challenges but also of big opportunities. As before, Turkey and Israel will work together to make sure that these opportunities are fully utilised and challenges are met.”

(Mekin Okem, Turkey’s new ambassador to Israel, speaking at a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, 12/12/2016)