Türkiye's new ambassador to Tel Aviv Sakir Ozkan Torunlar presented his letter of credence to Israeli president Isaac Herzog on Wednesday.
Torunlar was received by Isaac Herzog at a ceremony held at the Presidential Residence in West Jerusalem. After the ceremony, in which the Turkish National Anthem was played, Torunlar presented his credentials to Herzog.
Speaking at a joint press conference with the Turkish envoy, Herzog said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's invitation to him for a visit to the Turkish capital was the first important step taken in the rapprochement process between both countries.
Underlining that both he and President Erdogan welcome the advancement in relations between Türkiye and Israel, he said: "It is no secret that the State of Israel, and I personally, attach great importance to our historical relationship with Türkiye."
The Israeli president also noted that promoting ties in tourism, education, culture, energy, and other fields would bring prosperity to both countries and their region.
