The Romanian Parliament held a special joint session of the House of Deputies and the Senate yesterday (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) to mark the Day of Solidarity and Friendship between Romania and the State of Israel.
The ceremony took place at the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, attended by parliamentary leaders, government representatives, and an official Israeli delegation. The event fell under the law that established the Day of Solidarity and Friendship between Romania and Israel, featuring speeches focused on strengthening political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
The Romanian Parliament held a special session to honor its friendship with Israel During the session, speakers emphasized the historical connections and ongoing relations between Romania and Israel, as well as the significance of deepening cooperation during this period.
Silviu Vexler, President of the Jewish Communities in Romania and member of parliament: "Our friendship, the friendship between Romania and Israel, this indestructible bond forged between our nations, is not founded solely on diplomatic cooperation. It is not widely known, but there is also a blood connection between the two countries."
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