PM Bennett speaks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Israel - Prime Minister's Office

22.06.2022

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke yesterday evening, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Secretary of State Blinken thanked Prime Minister Bennett for helping to strengthen the ties between Israel and the United States and expressed appreciation for his leadership and statesmanship shown during his tenure.

The two discussed the Iranian issue. Prime Minister Bennett emphasized that he shares the Secretary of State's expectation to continue cooperating on the issue.

Prime Minister Bennett thanked the Secretary of State for his partnership and friendship shown in their work together.

He further emphasized that Israel-US relations should continue in their positive spirit and transcend political considerations.

Prime Minister Bennett: "Thanks to honesty, decency and working together - we achieved many things."

The two stressed the importance of President Biden's visit. Prime Minister Bennett stated that he will continue to support and assist Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid upon his taking office.

The two agreed to maintain contact.