Singapore sends first resident ambassador to Israel amid Gaza war
Ian Mak of Singapore was among 16 new ambassadors who have presented their letters of credence since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
The last new diplomats for 2023, on Tuesday presented their credentials to President Isaac Herzog.They were Ian Mak of Singapore, Shpend Sadiku of North Macedonia and Veronica Abad of Ecuador.Israel-Hamas War.
The trio are among 16 new ambassadors who have presented their letters of credence since the outbreak of theSingapore sends first resident ambassador to Israel
Mak made history as Singapore’s first resident ambassador to Israel although the two countries have had close diplomatic relations since Singapore gained independence in August 1965, and Israel is a major supplier of arms to Singapore. Mak said that he was honored, and pleased to be taking up his position at a time when Singapore can demonstrate its solidarity with Israel.Singapore unequivocally condemns Hamas, the massacre on October 7, demands the immediate release of all the hostages from Gaza, and supports Israel’s right to defend itself. Singapore also supports international efforts for a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East. Mak and Herzog discussed Israel’s economic assistance to Singapore in its early years.
They also spoke of the visit to Singapore in November 1986 by Herzog’s father President Chaim Herzog, and his meeting then with Singapore’s legendary founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.
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