Edelstein and Ryan meet in Washington
Knesset speaker urges embassy move in meeting with US House speaker
Edelstein tells Ryan it is important to achieve wide support in Congress for moving the American embassy to Jerusalem, as it could encourage global and regional support.
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein met with his counterpart US House Speaker Paul Ryan in Washington on Wednesday to seek support for moving the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Edelstein told Ryan that it was important the issue passed in a bipartisan vote in Congress.
"The significance of wide support in Congress could lead to global and regional support," Edelstein told Ryan.
Knesset Speaker Edelstein meets with US House Speaker Paul Ryan in Washington.
"If the American embassy moves, I am confident other countries will also move their embassies to the capital," he added.
Edelstein invited Ryan on an official visit to the Knesset.
“After visiting Speaker Edelstein in Jerusalem last year, it was a privilege to host him at the US Capitol this afternoon," Ryan said in a statement following the meeting.
"I reiterated my steadfast support for Israel’s security and her inalienable right to self-defense. The historic alliance between our two nations has never been more important, and I appreciate Speaker Edelstein’s commitment to strengthening this special relationship,” Ryan added.
The Israeli speaker also met with Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Corker to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
Edelstein asked Corker for his help in promoting economic, social and environmental cooperation with parliament speakers in the region in an effort to contribute to stability in the region and build relations between the different nations.
