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The Embassy of Nepal in Israel in cooperation with Nepalese community in Israel organized a grand event to celebrate 2557th Birth Anniversary of Lord Buddha, Mount Everest Diamond Jubilee and tourism attractions in Nepal, in Tel Aviv, Israel on 25 May 2013.
The event was inaugurated jointly by HE Ambassador of Nepal Mr. Prahlad Kumar Prasai, HE Ambassador of Myanmar Mr. Myo Aye, HE Ambassador of Srilanka Mr. Sarath Devasena Wijesinghe and Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Suchart Liengsaengthong of Royal Thai Embassy. Welcoming the guests HE Ambassador of Nepal highlighted on the glory of birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini and urged the Israeli people to visit Lumbini among other places of Nepal. HE Ambassador also emphasized that Buddha’s message of compassion and devotion to the service of humanity is more relevant today than any other time in the history.

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New ambassadors from Bulgaria, Ghana, Greece, Latvia, Guyana present on Tuesday 28th May 2013 , their credentials to President Shimon Peres,
as ambassadors in Israel.

Five new ambassadors thanked President Peres for his welcome and said it was a great privilege to serve in Israel and expressed their hope to develop ties between the two countries.

President wished success the new ambassadors and said: "You have reached a friendly country that now is your new home. Israel will do everything possible to meet your side and help you deepen economic ties, scientific and strategic bilateral" The new ambassadors are:

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GAY RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

I was deeply honored to accept an invitation from the Ambassador of the United States to a reception last week honoring the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in Israel; together with parliamentary dignitaries from a range of political parties, representatives from other embassies (including at least two ambassadors), religious leaders and some of the great movers and shakers of Israel’s vibrant LGBT community.

The theme of the ambassador’s words as he addressed the guests resonates: “Gay rights are human rights; human rights include gay rights.”

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On May 20th 2013, in honor of Cameroon's National Day, we were warmly welcomed in the reception at the garden of Cameroon's Ambassador Villa, which was colorful decorated in Kfar Shmaryahu.

 A various selections of fruits cocktails welcomed the guests with a rhythmic exotic African music playing in the background.

Among the guests you could find, members of diplomatic missions in Israel, representatives of Israel Foreign Affairs Ministry, Israeli businessmen and members of Cameroon and Africa community in Israel.

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On Tuesday 30 April 30, Ambassador of The Netherlands Caspar Veldkamp hosted a festive reception to mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in favor of her son Prince Willem-Alexander. Beatrix, who recently turned 75, has reigned as Queen of the Kingdom of The Netherlands for 33 years – longer than any other monarch in Dutch history. The heir to the throne, Prince Willem-Alexander (45), the Queen’s eldest child, will be The Netherland’s first King in 100 years.

  1. Shavuot Festivities at the Saslove Winery—Celebrating the launch of "Varod" 2012 with a performance by Daniela Spector- 5/11 starting 16:00 at Kibbutz Eyal
  2. Delegates arrive for International Baha'i Convention
  3. PM Netanyahu's Remarks at Pres. Peres' Independence Day Reception for the Foreign Diplomatic Corps
  4. President Peres hosted a reception for the foreign diplomatic corps in Israel and expressed his condolences regarding the tragic events in Boston