¥ THE WHITE HOUSE July 9, 2021 His Excellency Herzog ident of the State of Israel Jerusalem Dear Mr. President { extend my warmest congratulations to you as you take office to serve as the Ith president of the State of Israel. I know that you are deeply committed to Israe!"s future as @ Jewish and democratic state living in peace and security alongside its neighbors. am confident that in the years ahead you will make valuable contributions to promoting coexistence and tolerance within Israeli society and to championing a message of hope about the future. | remain dedicated to strengthening the enduring partnership between our two nations, 2 partnership rooted in our shared values and the decades of close cooperation across all fields between our governments. I appreciate that you have always been a staunch supporter of our bilateral relationship and look forward to furthering our common interests in advancing peace. stability. and security for Israel and those across the Middle East | wish you all the best in your new role. I look forward to the opportunity to engage with you further on the many challenges and opportunities facing our countries. Sincerely, KU. |