22 February 2017

News Story: Israeli PM arrives in Sydney for talks with Australian leaders

SYDNEY, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Sydney on Wednesday amid tight security for a four-day visit.

"I'm proud to be the first Israeli prime minister to make an official visit to Australia," he said after arrival.

"I always remember it was Australian light horse that liberated Beersheba, an old, old city in our history and we have been friends -- extraordinary friends -- ever since."

The purpose of his visit is to further the two countries'1.2 billion Australian dollar (0.92 billion U.S. dollars) trade arrangements and expand cooperation in technology research, with cyber-security high on the agenda.

Read the full story at Xinhua