Israel formalises ties with south Pacific island country of Niue

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 6 (ANI/TPS): Israel last week established diplomatic ties with the South Pacific island nation of Niue.

The signing ceremony took place on Aug 1 in Alofi, the capital and largest village in the predominately Polynesian country. Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand Ran Yaakoby signed the joint communique with Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi during the event celebrating Israel's 75th anniversary.

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