Commonwealth of New Zealand | Message to Israel

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Recipient: Minister of Foreign Affairs Omer Katz, Israel < Blakey >
Sender: Minister of Foriegn Affairs Hon. Phil Goff < mfa@mfat.nz.gov >
Date: 29th of November, 2004
Subject: Diplomatic Relations

Dear Minister Katz,

I would like to formally extend my greetings to you and the Israeli government. I wish to formalise diplomatic relations with your nation through the establishment of mutual embassies in each others' capital cities. This first step could enable mutual negotiations around trade, border and defence issues. I look forward to your response.

Thank you,

Hon. Phil Goff, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Commonwealth of New Zealand