Israel establishes 'formal diplomatic relations' with Bhutan
by Agence France-Presse from on (#5BJWT)
Himalayan kingdom is latest country to recognise the Jewish state in a normalisation deal
Israel established diplomatic relations with the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan on Saturday, the Israeli foreign ministry said, in the latest of a string of normalisation deals agreed by the Jewish state.
The circle of recognition of Israel is widening," the Israeli foreign minister, Gabi Ashkenazi, said in a statement. The establishment of relations with the Kingdom of Bhutan will constitute a new stage in the deepening of Israel's relations in Asia."
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