President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan congratulates Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu on his victory in Tuesday’s general elections in Israel.
President Jonathan looks forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister
Netanyahu to further strengthen the existing cordial and
mutually-beneficial relations between Nigeria and Israel.
The President and the Federal Government will also continue to count on
the cooperation and support of the Israeli government under Mr.
Netanyahu’s leadership as Nigeria strives to overcome the challenges of
terrorism, violent extremism and sustainable development.
Recognizing that strife and crisis in the Middle East remain matters of
great concern to the international community, President Jonathan calls on
Prime Minister Netanyahu, his incoming Administration in Israel and other
countries in the Middle-East to rededicate themselves to achieving
lasting peace in the region through peaceful negotiations.
The President wishes Mr. Netanyahu a very successful new term in office
and prays that God Almighty will continue to grant him the wisdom, courage
and strength he requires to lead the people of Israel into greater peace,
security and prosperity.