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Ruth Zuntz Scientific alliance. In September, Ambassador Prosor hosted Weizmann Institute President Prof. Alon Chen and Guest of Honor, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space, in Berlin alongside industry leaders. This was Prof. Chen's first international visit since Iranian missiles struck the Institute. It underscored the scientific alliance the countries share, reaffirming Germany’s commitment to boundary- breaking research, free from politics Milestones of a Strategic Partnership Throughout 2025, a wide range of events and initiatives took place in Germany and Israel to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Below are some key highlights Photos: Courtesy of the Israeli Embassy in Germany Young leaders as a strategic bridge. The " 160 Delegation" is the Berlin Israeli Embassy’s flagship project celebrating 60 years of bilateral relations. The delegation comprised of 10 young leaders from each of the 16 states in the fields of economy, culture, and politics. They traveled to Israel to experience the Israeli story. Gaining this firsthand insight into Israel positions them to serve as a strategic bridge for years to come Israeli innovation. In December, Israeli newspaper Calcalist held its first "Mind the Tech" conference in Berlin, highlighting the economic potential of Israeli hi-tech for Germany. Ambassador Prosor and Andreas Jahn (BVMW) emphasized that Israeli innovation belongs within the revival of the German "Mittelstand." Ambassador Prosor urged Israeli companies to connect with these medium-sized enterprises rather than focusing solely on industrial giants Commitment to security. In December, the first Arrow 3 battery was stationed in Germany, the system’s first ever deployment outside Israel. This milestone showcases Israel as a technological powerhouse; by this, Israel is defending not only Germany but the whole of Europe against strategic threats. The event highlights a strategic partnership at eye-level and a shared commitment to the security of democracy Deepening business relations. During the recent visit to Israel of Katharina Reiche, Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany, several MoUs und Declarations were signed between German and Israeli institutions and companies. The visit focused on resilience, energy and High Tech. The Minister also visited Israel’s National Quantum Computing Center (IQCC) Photothek / Thomas Imo Israel-Germany > Business Guide > Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations > 2026 10 > General Information > Sixty years of Israel-Germany Relations