Milestones of a Strategic Partnership

Scientific alliance. In September, Ambassador Prosor hosted Weizmann Institute President Prof. Alon Chen and Guest of Honor, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space, in Berlin alongside industry leaders. This was Prof. Chen’s first international visit since Iranian missiles struck the Institute. It underscored the scientific alliance the countries share, reaffirming Germany’s commitment to boundary-breaking research, free from politics

Photo: Courtesy of Israel Embassy in Germany

Commitment to security. In December, the first Arrow 3 battery was stationed in Germany, the system’s first ever deployment outside Israel. This milestone showcases Israel as a technological powerhouse; by this, Israel is defending not only Germany but the whole of Europe against strategic threats. The event highlights a strategic partnership at eye-level and a shared commitment to the security of democracy

Photo: Ruth Zuntz

Israeli innovation. In December, Israeli newspaper Calcalist held its first “Mind the Tech” conference in Berlin, highlighting the economic potential for Israeli hi-tech for Germany. Ambassador Prosor and Andreas Jahn (BVMW) emphasized that Israeli innovation belongs within the renewal of the German “Mittelstand.” Ambassador Prosor urged Israeli companies to connect with these medium-sized enterprises rather than focusing solely on industrial giants

Photo: Courtesy of Israel Embassy in Germany

Young leaders as a strategic bridge. The “160 Delegation” is the Israeli Embassy in Berlin’s flagship project for the 60 year of bilateral relations. The delegation comprised of 10 young leaders from each of the 16 states in the fields of economy, culture, and politics. They traveled to Israel to experience the Israeli story. Gaining this firsthand insight into Israel positions them to serve as a strategic bridge for years to come