Online Meeting with
İrit Lillian,
Chargé d’Affaires of Israel to Turkey
March 16, 2022
On March 16, 2022, İrit Lillian, Chargé d’Affaires of Israel to Turkey, addressed GRF and GRF Community members at an online meeting. In her speech examining the recent developments in the Middle East through the prism of the Turkish-Israeli relationship, Ambassador Lillian indicated that despite occasional tensions, good relations between the two countries have always been a benefit for the entire region. Stating that İsraeli President Herzog’s recent visit to Turkey signals an attempt to turn over a new leaf in the bilateral relationship, Ambassador Lillian emphasized that even though both countries have areas in which they cannot compromise on, focusing on improving security and trade ties can ultimately create a more cooperative environment. Following her speech, Ambassador Lillian answered the participants’ questions.