ACT welcomes resumption of NZ-Israel diplomatic relations
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 8:58 am Press Release: ACT New Zealand
ACT welcomes resumption of New Zealand-Israel diplomatic
relations
ACT Leader David Seymour has welcomed the
resumption of diplomatic relations between Israel and New
Zealand.
"Israel has always been a friend of New Zealand,
and for good reason. We share basic but vital values of
democracy and individual freedom," says Mr Seymour.
"As
Israel knows all too well, these values must be defended,
and part of that means strengthening alliances with strong
diplomatic ties. The recent damage done to these ties was
misstep from our Government.
"The reinstatement of our
respective ambassadors will be especially welcomed by the
New Zealand Israeli community and Kiwi expats in Israel, two
groups that should never have been punished for our
Government's diplomatic
indiscretion."
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