“I highly appreciate the relations that have developed between us, which allow us to thoroughly and in a businesslike way discuss any, including the most complex issues of the bilateral and international agenda,” the Russian leader noted.

He expressed hope that the new government will continue the line “on the development of friendly ties and mutually beneficial cooperation” between Russia and Israel.

On May 17, most members of the Knesset voted in favor of the 35th Government of Israel.

On May 7, it was reported that an agreement on the formation of a coalition government was approved in Israel.