Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (File photo) 
World

Israeli FM to travel to US next week

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced that he will travel to the US next week for his first diplomatic visit to the White House.

migrator

During a three-day trip, Lapid will meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, reports Xinhua news agency.

"At the invitation of his US counterpart Secretary of State Blinken, Lapid will pay a diplomatic visit to the United States next week," the Foreign Minister's office said in a statement.

Lapid is also Israel's alternate Prime Minister.

Israel's state-owned Kan Radio reported that Iran was expected to be the focus of the talks between Lapid and Blinken.

Israel opposes the possible renewal of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the world powers.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Also Read

In the spotlight: TTDC to develop 24 spots as tourist destinations

What drives Tamil Nadu’s exports: EPI report

Talks rife over Ramadoss’s DMK deal, symbol rider

Study shows period hygiene gaps in Tamil Nadu

International bird centre to be set up as high-end green facility at Marakkanam