Israeli president to visit country in August

President of Israel Shimon Peres will carry out an official visit to the country on August 6-8, which is expected to give a new boost to bilateral cooperation in a period when Greek-Israeli relations are steadily improving.

This is the second visit by an Israeli president since 2006.

Hellenic Republic President Karolos Papoulias visited Israel in July 2011.

President Peres will be received by Papoulias and Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

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