Israel’s President Herzog travels to Turkey at Erdoğan’s invitation

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will depart today (Wednesday) for a state visit to the Republic of Turkey at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the two-day visit, the President and First Lady, Michal Herzog, will visit Ankara and Istanbul, where they will meet the Turkish President and members of the Turkish Jewish community.

President Isaac Herzog will be the first Israeli leader to visit Turkey since 2008. The last visit to Turkey by an Israeli president took place in 2007.

When President Herzog entered office, President Erdoğan called him to congratulate him on his election, in a conversation that led to a resumption of dialogue between Israel and Turkey after a disconnect lasting several years.

During the visit, which is coordinated with the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, and their offices, the two presidents will discuss various bilateral issues, including Israel-Turkey relations and the potential for expanding collaboration between their respective states and peoples in various fields.

Two weeks ago, Herzog visited Greece and met with President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Athens.