Israeli Energy Minister Visits New Office of Government Relations Firm
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen attended the opening of The Parliament's new office in Tel Aviv on November 5, 2026, congratulating founder Mordechai (Moti) Shalev. The firm, co-founded by Shalev and businessman Nir Privash, specializes in government relations and business development for Israeli companies in markets including the UAE, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan. The visit highlighted the firm's role in fostering international business ties, particularly following the Abraham Accords.
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- Energy Minister Eli Cohen attended the opening of The Parliament's new Tel Aviv office on November 5, 2026.
- The Parliament, co-founded by Mordechai (Moti) Shalev and Nir Privash, aids Israeli businesses in international markets.
- Key markets for the firm include Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Bahrain, with a focus on post-Abraham Accords expansion.
- Shalev, a former advisor to Cohen, has extensive experience in public sector and campaign management.
- The firm helps companies navigate government relations and business development in Israel and abroad.
Israeli Minister of Energy Eli Cohen visited the new Tel Aviv office of The Parliament for Government Relations and Resources on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Cohen congratulated Mordechai (Moti) Shalev, the company's founder, at the "California House" building, wishing him success. Shalev, a former advisor to Cohen, welcomed the minister at his office, accompanied by family, friends, and guests, including Cohen's advisor Matan Vaserman, Ilan Mahvi, Moshe and Mazal Shalev, media personality Yigal Malka, and businessman Nir Privash.
During the visit, Cohen and Shalev surprised Amir Salih in Dubai with a video call, allowing him to participate remotely in the opening. This added a personal touch and connected the event to the UAE, one of the four key markets for The Parliament's operations.
The Parliament, co-founded by Shalev and Privash, combines expertise in government relations with business acumen. Shalev leverages his public sector knowledge and field management experience, while Privash contributes business insight and entrepreneurial vision. The firm assists companies and entrepreneurs in Israel, Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Bahrain, helping them navigate these markets, build local relationships, and develop collaborations.
Since the Abraham Accords, The Parliament has aided Israeli companies in expanding their business in the UAE and Bahrain. The firm's services include identifying relevant government and business contacts, fostering relationships with local partners, and tailoring strategies to company needs and project stages. They also support Israeli companies and entrepreneurs in dealing with public and governmental bodies domestically, preparing them for international operations by defining meeting objectives, selecting past projects to showcase, and coordinating follow-up actions.
Shalev's professional background includes advising Eli Cohen and managing campaigns, notably Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign in Tel Aviv during the Likud primaries and serving as election committee head for multiple Knesset elections in the Tel Aviv region. The Parliament's new office in Tel Aviv serves as a hub for business meetings, strategic planning, and post-meeting evaluations, facilitating collaboration between Israeli teams, local partners, and international clients.