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manufacturing, and climate technologies provide practical tools to modernize production and secure operations, while Germany offers industrial scale and direct access to the European market, allowing Israeli innovation to move beyond pilot projects and into full deployment. This cooperation is already tangible. Israeli technologies are already integrated into the very core of Germany's world-leading automotive industry: Mobileye and Innoviz are embedded in the supply chains of giants as BMW, Volkswagen, andMercedes- Benz, advancing autonomous driving, safety, and sensor technologies while aligning with European standards. Another rapidly expanding layer of cooperation is medical technology. Israel’s strengths in digital health, AI-driven diagnostics, medical devices, and personalized medicine complement Germany’s role as Europe’s largest healthcare market. Partnerships with leading German companies such as Siemens Healthineers and a number of German healthcare institutions enable Israeli innovations to be validated, manufactured, and scaled across Europe. Equally important is investment in people. Expanding youth delegations, professional exchanges, and joint innovation platforms will ensure that six decades of trust translate into lasting economic and strategic impact, for today’smarkets and for the next generation. Yours, Ron Prosor Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor Dear Readers, 2025 marked sixty years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany. In 1965 , when our countries formally established ties, Israel was still a young, developing economy, with a GDP per capita of roughly USD 1 , 600 , compared to Germany’s approximately USD 1 , 800 - reflecting distinct stages of economic development. Six decades later, the picture has fundamentally changed: Israel now has a remarkable GDP per capita of around USD 55 , 800 , comparable to Germany’s. This means that the two countries operate at broadly comparable levels of income, and in some years Israel’s GDP per capita has even surpassed that of Germany. What began in the aftermath of the darkest chapter of history has evolved into a strategic partnership conducted at eye level and rooted in shared values, common interests, and mutual responsibility. Economic cooperation that once centered primarily on goods has shifted decisively toward a sophisticated exchange of ideas, technologies, and services. Today, innovation, advanced industries, and services stand alongside commodities as equal pillars of our partnership. Looking ahead to 2026 , our focus is clear: translating innovation into economic resilience. Israel contributes speed, creativity, and breakthrough technologies; Germany contributes scale, industrial depth, and regulatory excellence. Israelis know how to take off and Germans know how to land, together creating sustainable growth. A central pillar of this cooperation is the digital renewal of Germany’s Mittelstand, the backbone of the German economy and one of Europe’s most influential innovation ecosystems. Comprising the vast majority of German enterprises and a significant share of employment and economic output, the Mittelstand is home to thousands of highly specialized, export-oriented companies. Israeli capabilities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart Dennis Yenmez Israel-Germany > Business Guide > Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations > 2026 06 > Greetings > Israeli Ambassador to Germany