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By Ash Obel - August 17, 2022
Israel and Turkey announced a full renewal of diplomatic ties on Wednesday, following a recent phone conversation between Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Lapid hailed the development in a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office as “an important asset for regional stability and very important economic news for the citizens of Israel,” adding, “We will continue to strengthen Israel’s standing in the world.”
As part of the upgrade in ties, both countries are slated to soon exchange ambassadors and consuls general, though no timeline was provided.
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