Putin: “We in Russia think highly of our contacts with Israel, not only because Israel is a key country in the Middle East, but also because of the historical relationship between our nations.”

Netanyahu: "This is a living bridge between our countries and our peoples, and I hope that this bridge will help us achieve remarkable results in the future, based not only on mutual interests but also on affection and empathy. I would like to once again thank you for this visit."

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