Dear President Barroso, 

 

It is our great honour to congratulate you on your  Honorary Doctorate from Haifa University. Your dedication to strengthening the partnership between the European Union and Israel in education, research and innovation sets an example for a lasting and stable cooperation with the most European minded and democratic country of the Middle-East. 

 

The future of Israel depends on educational efforts, progress on innovation and research and its relationship with the European Union which is supported by trade. These are the pillars which bear peaceful cooperation and improve the lives of the citizens. 

 

All projects between the European Union and Israelare the result of your efforts and dedication and reflect the willingness of Europe to build a better future in a world where knowledge and understanding replaces bigotry and anti-Semitism. 

 

Once again we offer our sincere congratulations foryour Honorary Doctorate. This Honorary title builds a tangible and unbreakable alliance which benefits the citizens of the European Union of all backgrounds. 

 

Yours sincerely, 

 

Igor Kolomoisky

President

European Jewish Union

 

Vadim Rabinovitch

Vice President

European Jewish Union 

 

Tomer Orni  

Chief Executive Officer

European Jewish Union