Paul Griffiths presents his credentials

New Australian ambassador to Israel Paul Griffiths has presented his credentials to President Reuven Rivlin.

The president said he was still deeply affected by the warm reception he received when he visited Australia last February and spoke about how much he was impressed by the Australian people.

Speaking about the Malka Leifer affair, the president said, “I would like to be clear that Israeli law will be respected as well as Australian law, and that both countries respect international law. I believe the matter will be resolved in a matter of months and I am in contact with the minister of justice and all other parties involved in the case. The whole process is transparent and you can also follow events as they happen.”

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