Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid pointed out that “For a long time we have repelled external political pressure, but today Israel has returned to Africa … this is not a slogan, but a diplomatic, economic and social reality,” adding: “We will work together to ensure food security for million, we will coordinate against terrorism to ensure peace and stability, we will cooperate on advanced technologies to create jobs for millions of Israelis and Africans, and we will develop deeper diplomatic relations to strengthen our historical and deeply ingrained partnership.

In his speech before a conference organized by the Israeli Embassy in Paris in cooperation with the American Jewish Committee, he noted that “in the face of global challenges, countries that cooperate will prosper, and countries that are left behind will be left behind.” .. Israel and Africa choose prosperity together.” He stressed that “in recent years, we have promoted the normalization of relations with three Muslim-majority African countries, opened new diplomatic missions and strengthened our relations with countries across the continent.” It should be noted that Israel maintains diplomatic relations with most of the 54 African countries, with the exception of 9 of them.