The Prime Minister’s Office announced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Friday evening with U.S. President Donald Trump. During the warm conversation, the prime minister congratulated the American president on the occasion of the United States’ 250th Independence Day. Netanyahu expressed his deep appreciation for the strong alliance between the two countries and noted that the close relationship between the two nations is a top strategic asset for the State of Israel.
During their phone call, Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized to President Trump that the United States is a true guarantor of global freedom. He added that the State of Israel greatly appreciates and values the deep partnership and close relationship that has existed between the two nations over the years. The leaders discussed the importance of continuing close cooperation between the countries in the face of shared challenges confronting them.
At the end of the call, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump agreed to meet soon in the United States to discuss in depth the policy and security issues on the agenda. This meeting is expected to be the first official encounter between the two in some time, and is intended to further strengthen the strategic coordination between Jerusalem and Washington during this complex period in the Middle East.