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A delegation of Indonesian officials paid a rare visit to Israel to discuss coronavirus strategies, despite the countries having no diplomatic ties, Israel Army Radio reports. Indonesian health officials aimed “to learn how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic” and met with Israeli officials, the report said. The report does not specify when the visit took place. Israel’s Foreign Ministry did not confirm the report, but said Israel “believes in international cooperation in all respects in the fight against the coronavirus” and is ready to share information and experiences. Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, but for years there have been behind-the-scenes overtures to establish formal ties. Indonesia has refused to normalize relations with Israel until the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and has been a staunch supporter of the Palestinians. Last month, during a visit to Jakarta, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly spoke with Indonesian officials about normalizing relations with Israel. Australian Associated Press
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A delegation of Indonesian officials paid a rare visit to Israel to discuss coronavirus strategies, despite the countries having no diplomatic ties, Israel Army Radio reports.
Indonesian health officials aimed “to learn how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic” and met with Israeli officials, the report said.
The report does not specify when the visit took place.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry did not confirm the report, but said Israel “believes in international cooperation in all respects in the fight against the coronavirus” and is ready to share information and experiences.
Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, but for years there have been behind-the-scenes overtures to establish formal ties.
Indonesia has refused to normalize relations with Israel until the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and has been a staunch supporter of the Palestinians.
Last month, during a visit to Jakarta, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly spoke with Indonesian officials about normalizing relations with Israel.
Australian Associated Press