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Pacific Island Nation Nauru Opens Its First Israeli Embassy, in Jerusalem
The Pacific island nation said the move will expand cooperation in health, agriculture, water management, innovation and climate resilience.
On Monday, Nauru officially inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish a diplomatic mission in the Israeli capital.
The move reflects Nauru's commitment to expanding bilateral ties and follows an Israeli diplomatic campaign to increase international recognition of Jerusalem as its capital.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Foreign Minister Lionel Aingimea attended the ceremony, where Aingimea said, "God first," and Israel has always held a special place in our hearts.
While most foreign embassies remain in Tel Aviv due to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Nauru joins the United States and Fiji in Jerusalem.
Israel and Nauru plan to expand cooperation in health, agriculture, and water management, as the Foreign Ministry indicated more countries are expected to follow.