Israel’s consulate in this city was opened here with a reception attended by officials of the federal and provincial governments, members of the judiciary and the consular corps. Among the dignitaries present were Israel’s Ambassador to Canada, Yaacov Herzog and Aryeh Manor, Israel’s Economic Minister to this country.
Avraham Bar-El,the new Consul here, will also act as Canadian director of the Israel Government Investment Authority, advising Canadian businessmen on the possibilities of investment in Israel.
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