Israeli Polls: Jonathan congratulates Netanyahu on victory

President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on his victory in last Tuesday’s general elections in the country.

Jonathan called on him to use his new administration to rededicate Middle-east countries to achieve lasting peace in the region through peaceful negotiations.

According to a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Dr Reuben Abati yesterday, Jonathan said he was looking forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Netanyahu to further strengthen the existing cordial and mutually-beneficial relations between Nigeria and Israel.

Abati said the president and the federal government “will also continue to count on the cooperation and support of the Israeli government under Mr Netanyahu’s leadership as Nigeria strives to overcome the challenges of terrorism, violent extremism and sustainable development.”

He added: “Recognising that strife and crisis in the Middle-east remain matters of great concern to the international community. President Jonathan calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu, his incoming administration in Israel and other countries in the Middle-east to rededicate themselves to achieving lasting peace in the region through peaceful negotiations.

“The President wishes Mr Netanyahu a very successful new term in office and prays that God Almighty will continue to grant him the wisdom, courage and strength he requires to lead the people of Israel into greater peace, security and prosperity”.

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