Ireland.
"Ireland and Israel are both modern, open, export orientated economies which benefit from highly educated and dynamic workforces. Israel is one of Ireland's largest trading partners in the Middle East, with visible trade amounting to a half a billion US dollars annually. It is not surprising, therefore, that there are strong commercial links across a wide range of business areas from software and the life sciences to education and food and drinks. "

"Irish culture – music, dance, literature, cinema, art - has always been very popular in Israel. The Embassy co-operates with a wide range of partners in developing its annual cultural programme. Some established highlights of the annual programme include the Irish Film and Irish Music Festival at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, the Irish Studies Seminar at Ben Gurion University, the Samuel Beckett Lecture at Tel Aviv University and a number of Bloomsday activities in June."

"The Embassy also has a new Deputy Head of Mission, Julian Clare. As we both settle in, deepen our understanding of Israel and build on the work of our predecessors in developing bilateral relations between Ireland and Israel diplomatically, economically and culturally"