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Bilateral relations

Israel- Ireland bilateral relations over the years

Ireland and Israel established diplomatic relations in 1975, however it was not until the early 1990’s that the two countries established resident missions,  opening the Embassy in Dublin in 1996 .

 

The Embassy of Israel in Ireland is dedicated to promoting diplomatic relations, friendship and economic growth between Israel & Ireland, with the growing trade links now valued a more than 5 Billion USD in 2023.

Throughout the years there have been many bilateral visits of officials and experts in the fields of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Water and Energy as well as many other areas.  

1985
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State visit of Chaim Herzog, President of Israel

1994
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Establishment of full diplomatic relations 

1995
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Double Taxation Treaty between Ireland and Israel 

1995
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Dedication of Herzog Park

1996
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Israeli embassy opens in Dublin

1996
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Visit of Foreign Minister David Levy, the first serving Israeli minister to visit Ireland

1996
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Visit of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

1999
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Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Industrial Scientific Research and Technological Development

2004
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Visit of Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom

2012
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Visit of H.E. Mr. Reuven Rivlin, M.K. Speaker of the Knesset

2012
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Visit of Minister Yuli Edelstein, Minister for Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs

2023
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Visit of Amir O’Hana M.K. Speaker of the Knesset