On September 3, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in Israel hosted a reception celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Over 400 people attended the reception, including Israeli government representative and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Almog Cohen, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset Akram Hasson, Israel Innovation Authority Chairman Alon Stopel, Population and Immigration Authority CEO Boaz Yosef, Secretary-General of the ruling Likud Party David Sharan, and representatives from various sectors of Israeli society, as well as heads of diplomatic missions in Israel, representatives of Chinese-funded institutions in Israel, overseas Chinese and Chinese students.

Ambassador Xiao Junzheng delivered remarks, introducing the great achievements made since the founding of the People’s Republic of China 77 years ago. He outlined President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal on improving the common security of the Middle East, stressing that China is committed to serving as the world’s “anchor of certainty” and “harbor of stability”.

Ambassador Xiao introduced the relevant persons who have contributed to the development of China-Israel relations. He added that China remains confident in the future of this relationship, and stands ready to take the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Innovation Partnership between the two countries next year as an opportunity to work with Israel to open a new chapter in the bilateral relations.

Deputy Minister Cohen, on behalf of the Israeli government, extended warm congratulations on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and spoke highly of the progress in China-Israel cooperation. He said that China has become a global economic and technological leader, and that the successful launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan this year will provide strong impetus for expanding Israel-China cooperation. The Israeli side will work with China to carry forward the historical friendship, explore new avenues for mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote in-depth development of the bilateral relations.

Deputy Minister Cohen also expressed, on behalf of the Israeli government, condolences on the heavy casualties and property losses in the Nepalese-Chinese border area caused by the recent mudslide disaster in the Nepalese side.

The Guests watched short films showcasing Chinese modernization drive and the achievements of China-Israel cooperation. While exchanging views on friendship and cooperation, they all wish China enjoy prosperity and development, and look forward to the steady and long-term growth of China-Israel relations.