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Romania, Israel to sign cooperation deals at meeting in Jerusalem

Israel and Romania will sign a number of cooperation agreements during an unprecedented meeting of the two countries' Prime Ministers and cabinet members in Jerusalem on Thursday, the Romanian government said. 

24 November 2011 - Last updated 09:34AM
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Photo: Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc

The accords will deal with the protection of the environment, education and health issues.   

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the meeting during a visit to Bucharest in July.   
 
The Romanian side will be represented by Prime Minister Emil Boc as well as the ministers of foreign affairs, economy, environment, health, national education, tourism, agriculture and labour.   
 
The two Prime Ministers will also sign a joint declaration.   
 
During his visit Boc will pay his respects to Holocaust victims at Israel's Yad Vashem museum and meet Israelis of Romanian origin who number hundreds of thousands.
 
Source: EJP
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