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President Peres Hosted an Official State Dinner in Honor of President Hollande and his partner Valerie Trierweiler

 

President Peres:

"Israel thanks you for the brave stance you have taken against Iran's dangerous nuclear ambitions"

President Hollande:

When we demand that Iran not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons – we do it for peace

The happiness of your neighbors will bring security to you – that is my wish for you Mr. President and all of the people of Israel

 

The President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, hosted an official state dinner in honor of President Hollande and his partner Valerie Trierweiler on the second night of President Hollande's state visit to Israel. The dinner was attended by, among others, the Prime Minister and his wife, the Defense Minister, the Finance Minister, the Foreign Minister, the Justice Minister and the Minster for Strategic Affairs, Intelligence and International Relations.

At the beginning of the dinner the two presidents delivered speeches to mark the festive occasion. President Peres began and said, " Israel thanks you for the brave stance you have taken against Iran's dangerous nuclear ambitions. Your statements, and those of your Foreign Minister Fabius, were clear and strong. They impact the entire international community. You made clear that without massive pressure on Iran, Iran would not cease to be a threat to Israel, to the Middle East and the entire world. This pressure should not be stopped because of words alone, only when we see results. You made clear Mr. President that your position will not change until the situation changes."

President Peres continued and addressed France's role in the peace process, "During all the efforts for peace in this region, France extended a supportive hand. In particular to realize the agreement that exists that the solution will be based on two states for two peoples. We are full of hope that the talks which are taking place today between us and the Palestinians will lead to peace. Peace, in our eyes, is not just a strategic decision but also a moral call that comes from the depth of our history. France has a crucial role to play in the process. Both due to its role as a central country in the European Union and its friendship with the United States of America. France is leading the fight against terrorism, in the decision to include Hezbollah with Hamas and Al Qaeda in the list of terrorist organizations. France established factories in the Palestinian Authority to progress peace."

President Hollande thanked President Peres for his warm words and said that France has always been on the side of peace and that when France demands that Iran not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons it is done for the sake of peace not only of Israel and of France but of the entire world. President Hollande expressed his opposition to anti-Semitism and added that the struggle against racism was also part of the search for peace. He added that sometimes you need to fight for peace and that France wants to contribute to peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Quoting King Solomon, President Hollande said that, the happiness of your neighbors will bring security to you, and added that this is his wish for you Mr. President and all of the people of Israel.