The Israel-European Union Association Council will convene for the first time in ten years on Monday, according to the press office of Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

According to the press office, the conference will feature participation from EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell as well as the foreign ministers of many nations.

The sides are anticipated to evaluate Israel-EU relations, talk about potential areas of collaboration, and explore how to advance and enhance the partnership during the conference.

The press office states that the Association Council’s meeting for the first time since 2012 « reflects the progress in Israel’s relations with the European Union over the previous year. »

According to the press office, the Council is the best platform for advancing Israel-EU cooperation in the fields of science, business, the environment, and other issues.

source: jpost.com