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65 years of Israeli membership celebrated at ECI luncheon at the UN

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New York, 12th May, 2014 – Ambassadors to the UN, officials and guests gathered at a luncheon for 50 at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Israeli membership of the UN. The ECI event was in honour of the state of Israel and its many contributions to the world community.

In his keynote speech, Israeli Permanent Representative Ron Prosor noted ”The State of Israel is proof that a nation doesn’t have to be large to be great; it doesn’t have to be vast to be mighty, and it doesn’t have to be rich in natural resources to prosper.” He went on to say: ”Our tiny country is working hand-in-hand with UN agencies to improve life and in improving the world. With the UN's help, Israel has exported its expertise in drip irrigation, public health, development, and education across the planet – from the highest mountains of Africa to the lowest valleys of Latin America.