Interview with Israel's ambassador to India, Mark Sofer
In early February 2010, I conducted a telephone interview with Mr Mark Sofer, Israel’s ambassador to India. Mr Sofer’s previous diplomatic service included Norway, so he is also well acquainted with the Scandinavian scene.
The interview covers a wide range of topics – the 2000 year old history of the Jews in India, the remarkable transformation in relations between India and Israel in recent years, the close and growing contacts between the two countries in areas such as agriculture, industry, finance, cultural exchange, homeland security and much more.
One of the most interesting points Ambassador Sofer raises is the total absence of anti-Semitism in Indian culture, from 2000 years ago to today.
The interview covers a wide range of topics – the 2000 year old history of the Jews in India, the remarkable transformation in relations between India and Israel in recent years, the close and growing contacts between the two countries in areas such as agriculture, industry, finance, cultural exchange, homeland security and much more.
One of the most interesting points Ambassador Sofer raises is the total absence of anti-Semitism in Indian culture, from 2000 years ago to today.
Links to the Israel Embassy in India and interesting articles in the Indian press:
Hindustan Times: Israel-India Ties Emerge Stronger
The Hindu: A Terrorist is a Terrorist is a Terrorist
The Pioneer: A War We Can't Afford to Lose
ZEE News India Edition: Cooperation to Improve Water Management
The Hindu/Business Line: Israel Sets Up Dairy in Andhra Pradesh
Indian Express: India, Israel Discuss Free Trade Pact
Jerusalem in Focus (in Swedish)
Etiketter: Ambassador Mark Sofer, English, India, Radio Interview
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