“Congratulations to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on the swearing-in of the new Israeli government,” Michel wrote on his Twitter.
Congratulations to Prime Minister @naftalibennett and to Alternate PM & MFA @yairlapid for the swearing in of the new Israeli government.
Looking forward to strengthen the 🇪🇺 🇮🇱 partnership for common prosperity and towards lasting regional peace & stability.
- Charles Michel (@eucopresident) June 13, 2021
He expressed his hope for strengthening the partnership between the EU and Israel for common prosperity and peace in the region.
Earlier, the leader of the Yamina party, Naftali Bennett, took the oath as Prime Minister of Israel at a parliamentary session.