Nauru Opens Ninth Embassy in Jerusalem
The Republic of Nauru officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, becoming the ninth country to establish a diplomatic mission in the city. The inauguration was attended by Nauru's Deputy President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lionel Rouwen Aingimea.
In a statement, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that the move signifies the close friendship between the two nations and Nauru's commitment to deepening its ties with Israel. Aingimea stated that the decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem was made after discussions with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, whom he met in Fiji. He emphasized Nauru's belief that supporting Israel brings divine blessings, noting that Nauru's support for Israel at the United Nations stands at 71%, a figure he expects to increase.
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen recalled proposing the embassy move to Aingimea during their meeting in Fiji in May, calling it a "true legacy" and "laying a cornerstone in the walls of Jerusalem." He noted that Nauru is the ninth embassy in Jerusalem, with a tenth expected next month.
Several countries have relocated their embassies to Jerusalem in recent years, beginning with the United States. Other nations that have done so include Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Paraguay, Somaliland, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji. Colombia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have also announced intentions to move their embassies to Jerusalem.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs anticipates that the new embassy will further boost cooperation between Israel and Nauru in various sectors, including politics, economics, health, innovation, agriculture, water, and climate change.
