President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his electoral victory in Tuesday’s general elections in Israel.
In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity today, President Jonathan
Reminded Netanyahu that strife and crisis in the Middle East remained matters of great concern to the international community, and called on him and his team as well as other countries in the Middle-East to rededicate themselves to achieving lasting peace in the region through peaceful negotiations.
The President assured Netanyahu that he will continue to count on the cooperation and support of the Israeli government under Netanyahu’s leadership as Nigeria strives to overcome the challenges of terrorism, violent extremism and sustainable development.
He said that he looked forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Netanyahu to further strengthen the existing cordial and mutually-beneficial relations between Nigeria and Israel.
Jonathan wished Netanyahu a very successful new term in office and prayed to God to grant him the wisdom, courage and strength he requires to lead the people of Israel into greater peace, security and prosperity.
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