The Portuguese Embassy in Israel has appointed Mr. Yoni Essakow as the new Honorary Consul of Portugal in Haifa. Israel and Portugal have a long history of maritime relations, and the new Consul in Haifa intends to serve the two countries by strengthening and advancing the trade, commercial and cultural ties that have been forged between Lisbon and Jerusalem over the years.
In an interview with your Diplomacy correspondent, Mr. Essakow gave advance notice of the Portuguese Film Festival that is scheduled to take place in Haifa later this year. He also mentioned the importance of the October visit to Israel’s northern port city of the Portuguese Minister of Science & Innovation. The Minister is particularly interested in expanding ties with the Haifa Technion.
Mr. Essakow’s business interests in shipping and commerce are sure to have a positive impact on trade ties between Israel and Portugal, to the mutual benefit of both countries.
The Haifa Consular representative can be reached by telephone on
+972 (0)4 867-1266 or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
