Ambassador’s twin sons accompanied him as he presents his credentials
President Reuven Rivlin has received the credentials of Australian Ambassador to Israel Chris Cannan.
Chris Cannan and President Rivlin with the ambassador’s sons Alex and Nicholas
The president welcomed the Ambassador who was accompanied by his twin sons Alex and Nicholas (10).
The President praised the good relations between the two peoples, and noted the importance of the shared history as well as the modern cooperation in innovation and technology.
The President noted to the Ambassador his appreciation for Australia’s support for Israel. He added, “I hope you feel at home, and I know you will do all you can to strengthen the good friendship between our two peoples.”
Ambassador Cannan thanked the President for the warm welcome and noted, “We have a very strong, positive, and important relationship between Australia and Israel and one that I think that is growing even stronger.”
President Rivlin receives Chris Cannan’s credentials
