Israeli FM departs for visit to Austria, Slovakia

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar departs this morning for a diplomatic visit to Austria and Slovakia, according to the Foreign Ministry, Report informs referring to The Times of Israel.

During the trip, Sa’ar is scheduled to meet with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, and other senior officials in both European Union member states.

In Austria, Sa’ar will also meet with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul.

The trip comes as a reciprocal visit, following the Austrian foreign minister’s recent trip to Israel.

Sa’ar will also meet with members of the Jewish communities in both Austria and Slovakia, the Foreign Ministry adds.