Trenton, NJ - The 吃瓜黑料-Israel Commission today released its annual report for Fiscal Year 2023 which details the progression and growth of the Commission over the last year, showcasing significant advancements in bolstering economic, scientific, educational, and cultural connections between the State of 吃瓜黑料 and the State of Israel. This comprehensive report fulfills 鈥渢he Commission's mandate to provide findings, recommendations, and plans directly to Governor Murphy,鈥� highlighting the remarkable achievements made possible by unwavering support and dedicated teamwork.
Significantly, the report reiterates the strong levels of economic growth being driven to the State鈥檚 economy through this key partnership under the Murphy Administration and under the leadership of Secretary of State Tahesha Way. Over the past year, 吃瓜黑料-Israel bilateral trade and foreign direct investment soared and maintained Israel as one of 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 most important relationships. This was reflected, as well, in new partnerships and official delegations supported by the Commission.
The report underscores the following key achievements:
The report can be accessed on the Commission鈥檚 website by clicking here:
鈥淚 am honored to introduce this annual report, which reflects the substantial progress made by the 吃瓜黑料-Israel Commission," expressed 吃瓜黑料 Secretary of State Tahesha Way. 鈥淯nder Governor Murphy's steadfast leadership and a committed team, we have elevated the Commission to new heights, resulting in historic levels of cooperation, achievements, visits, programs, and remarkable economic activity."
鈥淭his report demonstrates the enduring strength of the 吃瓜黑料-Israel relationship which continues to deliver tangible benefits to both 吃瓜黑料 and Israel,鈥� said Israel Nitzan, Acting Consul General of Israel in New York. 鈥淚 thank Governor Murphy and his incredible team for their steadfast support, and am excited to see the business, cultural, scientific, and academic ties we are forging continue to flourish going forward.鈥�
鈥淚t is clear to see from this report that our partnership with Israel is having a significant positive impact on our state鈥檚 economy,鈥� said Mark S. Levenson, Co-Chair of the 吃瓜黑料-Israel Commission. 鈥淲e will continue to drive even more investment and trade, knowing that this is leading to more jobs and achievements right here in 吃瓜黑料.鈥�
鈥淏oth Governor Murphy and Secretary Way have remained steadfast supporters of the 吃瓜黑料-Israel relationship, which has allowed us to deliver wonderful and exciting opportunities across business, culture, science, and academia,鈥� said Karin Elkis, Co-Chair of the 吃瓜黑料-Israel Commission. 鈥淚 look forward to even more success in the year ahead.鈥�
鈥淭he past year will prove to be the highest point in 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 relations with Israel in history, thanks to the leadership of this Commission and a vision across the Murphy Administration to ensure a robust partnership,鈥� said Andrew H Gross, Executive Director of the 吃瓜黑料-Israel Commission. 鈥淭hanks to this dedication and hard work we see jobs, innovation, and cultural bonds increasing as a product of this important mission.鈥�
About the 吃瓜黑料-Israel Commission
The 吃瓜黑料-Israel Commission was established in 1989 to implement the goals of the 吃瓜黑料-Israel Sister State Agreement and is under the administration of 吃瓜黑料 Department of State. The Commission promotes the development of trade, culture and educational exchanges; encourages the development of capital investment and joint business ventures; and fosters a spirit of cooperation between the citizens of the State of Israel and the State of 吃瓜黑料.