Turkey's ambassador to Israel assumes post as reconciliation advances
After four years of fraught relations, Israel and Turkey have officially exchanged ambassadors, and Herzog has invited Erdogan to visit.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog received the credentials of Turkish Ambassador Sakir Ozkan Torunlar on Wednesday, officially ending four years of complicated diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Torunlar had served as Turkey’s consul general in Jerusalem and is considered an expert on Israel-Turkey relations.
Herzog highlighted the historic relationship at the ceremony, expressing optimism about its future.
“It is no secret that the State of Israel attaches great importance to our historic relationship with Turkey, as do I personally. It is a relationship that has known crises in the past but is now, to our delight, on a very encouraging trajectory. Israel and Turkey can and must cooperate in many fields that will bring progress and growth for both countries and both nations," Herzog said.
