European Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell congratulated on Monday the new Israeli government.
"The European Union congratulates the new government in Israel. Israel is a key partner for the European Union," Borrell said in a statement. "We look forward to continuing working with the Israeli government in a constructive and comprehensive way, in the spirit of the longstanding friendship that binds us to Israel, in order to develop our relationship in all areas, in particular in matters such as COVID-19, education, research and development and any other area of mutual interest."