List of international prime ministerial trips made by Benjamin Netanyahu explained

This is the list of international prime ministerial trips made by Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister of Israel.

First term (1996–1999)

CountryDatesPurposeNotes
United StatesJuly 9–11, 1996Address to the US Congress[1]
ChinaAugust 24, 1997Working visit[2]
JapanAugust 24–27, 1997
August 28, 1997[3]
AzerbaijanAugust 29, 1997First visit by an Israeli PM to Azerbaijan[4]

Second term (2009–2013)

CountryDatesPurposeNotes
United StatesMay 18, 2009Discussions and working Visit.[5]
United KingdomAugust 25–26, 2009Discussions[6] [7]
GermanyAugust 26–27, 2009State visit[8]
United StatesMarch 24, 2010Discussions[9]
GreeceAugust 16, 2010First Visit by an Israeli Prime Minister[10]
Czech RepublicApril 7, 2011First Visit by an Israeli Prime Minister[11]
United StatesMay 24, 2011Address to the US Congress[12]
CanadaMarch 2–4, 2012State visit[13]
United StatesMarch 5–?, 2012Discussions[14]
September 26–27, 2012UNGA address[15]
Czech RepublicDecember 5, 2012Discussions[16]
GermanyDecember 5–6, 2012State visit[17]

Third term (2013–2015)

CountryDatesPurposeNotes
ChinaMay 5–10, 2013State visit[18]
PolandJune 12–13, 2013State visit[19]
November 20, 2013Discussions regarding Iran deal[20] [21]
Italy
December 1–2, 2013State visit[22]
SwitzerlandJanuary 23, 2014World Economic Forum in Davos[23]
United StatesMarch 4, 2014AIPAC policy conference[24]
JapanMay 11–14, 2014State visit[25] [26]
United StatesOctober 1, 2014Working Visit.
ItalyDecember 15, 2014State visit[27]
FranceJanuary 11–12, 2015Charlie Hebdo and Hypercacher shooting memorial[28]
United StatesMarch 1–3, 2015Address to a joint session of the United States Congress and AIPAC[29]

Unconfirmed

Fourth term (2015–2020)

Since May 14, 2015, Netanyahu heads the thirty-fourth government of Israel, acting both as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

CountryDatesPurposeNotes
ItalyAugust 27–30, 2015Working visitNetanyahu attended the Expo 2015 in Milan.[31] [32]
United KingdomSeptember 9–10, 2015State visit[33] [34]
September 21, 2015Discussions regarding the Syrian Civil War[35] [36]
October 1, 2015UNGA address[37]
GermanyOctober 21, 2015State visit[38]
United StatesNovember 8–11, 2015Discussions[39]
FranceNovember 30, 2015Working visitNetanyahu attended Paris Climate Conference.[40]
SwitzerlandJanuary 20–21, 2016World Economic Forum in Davos[41]
CyprusJanuary 28, 2016Cyprus–Greece–Israel trilateral summit[42]
GermanyFebruary 15–17, 2016Government-to-government meetings[43]
April 21, 2016Discussions regarding the Syrian Civil War[44] [45]
June 6–7, 2016Discussions regarding the Syrian Civil War, marking 25 years of Israel–Russia relations[46]
ItalyJune 26–28, 2016State visit[47] [48]
Uganda
Kenya
Rwanda
Ethiopia		July 4–7, 2016State visitFirst visit to Africa by an Israeli PM in 30 years[49]
NetherlandsSeptember 6–7, 2016State visit[50]
United States
September 20–26, 2016Discussions with US officials
UNGA address		[51]
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan		December 13–14, 2016State visitFirst visit by an Israeli PM to Kazakhstan and second to Azerbaijan[52]
February 6, 2017Discussions[53]
United StatesFebruary 13–17, 2017State visit[54]
SingaporeFebruary 19–21, 2017State visitFirst time an Israeli PM visited Singapore[55]
AustraliaFebruary 22–25, 2017First time an Israeli PM visited Australia[56]
March 9, 2017Discussions regarding the Syrian civil war[57]
ChinaMarch 20–21, 2017State visit[58]
LiberiaJune 4, 2017Summit of ECOWAS leaders[59]
GreeceJune 14, 2017Cyprus–Greece–Israel trilateral summit[60]
FranceJune 30 – July 2, 2017Funeral of former German chancellor Kohl[61] [62]
France
Hungary		July 15–19, 2017State visit[63]
August 23, 2017Discussions regarding the Syrian civil war[64]
ArgentinaSeptember 10–19, 2017State visitFirst time an Israeli PM visited South America[65]
Paraguay
Colombia
Mexico
United StatesMeeting with US President Donald Trump
UNGA address
United KingdomNovember 2–5, 2017Marking Balfour Declaration centenary[66]
KenyaNovember 28, 2017State visit, meeting with 11 African leaders[67]

December 10–11, 2017State visit[68] [69]
IndiaJanuary 14–19, 2018State visit[70] [71]
SwitzerlandJanuary 23–26, 2018World Economic Forum in Davos[72]
January 29, 2018Discussions regarding Iran[73]
GermanyFebruary 16–18, 2018Munich Security Conference[74]
United StatesMarch 4–8, 2018State visit, AIPAC conference[75]
CyprusMay 8, 2018Cyprus–Greece–Israel trilateral summit[76]
May 9, 2018Discussions regarding the Syrian Civil WarNetanyahu attended the 2018 Moscow Victory Day Parade.[77]
Germany
France
United Kingdom		June 4–6, 2018Discussions regarding the Iran nuclear deal[78]
JordanJune 18, 2018Discussions[79]
July 11, 2018Discussions regarding the Syrian Civil WarNetanyahu and Russian president Vladimir Putin watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final game between Croatia and England.[80] [81]
LithuaniaAugust 23–25, 2018State visitFirst time an Israeli PM visited Lithuania.[82] [83]
September 25–30, 2018UNGA address[84]
OmanOctober 25–26, 2018Official visitFirst meeting of this kind since 1996.[85] [86]
BulgariaNovember 1–2, 2018Discussions with Craiova Group[87]
FranceNovember 11–12, 2018Paris Peace ForumNetanyahu cut his trip short, returning to Israel on November 11 overnight due to events in Gaza.[88] [89]
BrazilDecember 28, 2018 – January 2, 2019State visit and participation in presidential inauguration of Jair BolsonaroFirst time an Israeli PM visited Brazil[90]
ChadJanuary 20, 2019Re-establishment of diplomatic tiesFirst time an Israeli PM visited Chad[91]
February 27, 2019Discussions regarding the Syrian Civil War[92]
United StatesMarch 25, 2019State visit[93]
UkraineAugust 18–19, 2019State Visit[94]
United KingdomSeptember 5, 2019Discussion regarding Iran[95]
September 12, 2019Discussions on cooperation between Israeli and Russian forces operating in Syria[96]
GreeceJanuary 2, 2020Discussions to sign gas pipeline deal with Cyprus[97]
United StatesJanuary 28, 2020Discussions on Middle East peace plan[98]
January 30, 2020Discussions on Middle East peace plan[99]

Unconfirmed

Fifth term (2020–2021)

CountryDatesPurposeNotes
United States15 September 2020Signing of Abraham Accords peace agreement between Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, brokered by the United States.
Saudi Arabia22 November 2020Talks with American and Saudi officials. Trip made public only upon return.[100]

Sixth term (2022–present)

CountryDatesPurposeNotes
JordanJanuary 24, 2023Strategic, security and economic cooperation[101]
FranceFebruary 2, 2023State visit[102]
ItalyMarch 4, 2023State visit[103]
GermanyMarch 16, 2023State visit[104]
United KingdomMarch 24, 2023State visit[105]
CyprusSeptember 3, 2023State visit[106]
September 19–26, 2023UNGA Address[107]
United StatesJuly 22–27, 2024Address a Joint session of Congress, meetings with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump[108] [109]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Israel Prime Minister Speech. C-Span. July 10, 1996. July 20, 2018.
  2. Web site: CHINA & JAPAN: ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU VISIT. The Associated Press archive. August 24, 1997. July 24, 2018.
  3. Web site: SOUTH KOREA: NETANYAHU PROPOSES JOINT SECURITY SCHEME. August 28, 1997. July 24, 2018.
  4. News: Netanyahu Meets with President of Azerbaijan in Baku. Israel Line. August 29, 1997. July 19, 2018.
  5. Web site: Visits By Foreign Leaders of Israel. US Department of State . 25 March 2019 .
  6. Web site: Press Conference by PM Netanyahu and UK PM Brown . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 25 Aug 2009.
  7. Web site: Joint statement by PM Netanyahu and US Envoy Mitchell . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 26 Aug 2009.
  8. Web site: Press conference of PM Netanyahu and German Chancellor Merkel . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 27 Aug 2009.
  9. News: Netanyahu, Obama meet at White House - CNN.com . CNN . 24 March 2010 . en.
  10. News: Netanyahu meets Greek PM in Athens . Jerusalem Post. 16 August 2010 . en.
  11. News: Netanjahu v Praze - 7. duben 2011 - Události, komentáře . 16 October 2023 . cs.
  12. Web site: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Address to Joint Meeting of Congress. C-Span. May 24, 2011. July 20, 2018.
  13. Web site: Why Israel's Prime Minister is coming to Canada before meeting Obama. Boesveld, Sarah. National Post. March 1, 2012. July 20, 2018.
  14. News: Obama Presses Netanyahu to Resist Strikes on Iran. Landler, Mike. The New York Times. March 5, 2012. July 20, 2018.
  15. News: Nod to Obama by Netanyahu in Warning to Iran on Bomb. Gladstone, Rick . Sanger, David E. . The New York Times. September 27, 2012. July 20, 2018.
  16. Web site: Statement by PM Netanyahu at meeting with Czech PM Nečas . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 5 December 2012.
  17. Web site: PM Netanyahu meets with German Chancellor Merkel . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 6 December 2012.
  18. Web site: PM Netanyahu to Visit China - May 2013. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. May 5, 2013. July 19, 2018.
  19. News: Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Poland for two-day visit . Polskie Radio dla Zagranicy . 12 June 2013.
  20. News: Meeting with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu . President of Russia . 20 November 2013 . en.
  21. News: Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Nuclear Agreement With Iran . The Moscow Times . 21 November 2013 . en.
  22. News: Netanyahu: I will not 'shut up' when Israel's interests are at stake. Keinon, Herb. The Jerusalem Post. December 1, 2013. July 20, 2018.
  23. News: Israel is 'epicenter of world innovation,' Netanyahu says. Haaretz. January 23, 2014. July 20, 2018.
  24. News: Full transcript of Netanyahu's 2014 AIPAC address. The Times of Israel. March 4, 2014. July 20, 2018.
  25. Web site: Summary of PM Netanyahu's visit to Japan. Embassy of Israel in Japan. May 14, 2014. July 20, 2018.
  26. News: Netanyahu: Building the country, and the 'Nationality Law' is Israel's answer to Nakba Day. The Jerusalem Post. May 15, 2014. July 20, 2018.
  27. Web site: PM Netanyahu departs on official visit to Rome. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. December 15, 2014. July 21, 2018.
  28. News: Netanyahu, in Paris shul, thanks France for 'firm' stance on anti-Semitism. AFP. The Times of Israel. January 11, 2015. July 20, 2018.
  29. Web site: Watch and read: Netanyahu's full speech to Congress. The Times of Israel. March 3, 2015. July 20, 2018.
  30. News: Netanyahu reportedly met Jordan's Abdullah over Jerusalem unrest. Davidovich, Joshua. The Times of Israel. November 3, 2014. July 21, 2018.
  31. Web site: PM Netanyahu departs on working visit to Italy . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 27 Aug 2015.
  32. News: }} Italy, PM says Israel to seek bigger role in African development ]. The Times of Israel . 27 August 2015.
  33. Web site: PM Netanyahu departs on official visit to London . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 9 Sep 2015.
  34. Web site: Prime Minister Netanyahu visit to Downing Street . GOV.UK . en . 10 September 2015.
  35. Web site: Vladimir Putin will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 21. Official website of the President of Russia. July 21, 2018.
  36. News: Holly Yan, Oren Liebermann and Greg Botelho . Netanyahu visits Putin over Syria concerns . CNN . 21 September 2015.
  37. News: Full text of Netanyahu 2015 address to the UN General Assembly. staff, TOI. The Times of Israel. October 1, 2015. July 24, 2018.
  38. Web site: PM Netanyahu leaves on official visit to Berlin. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. October 21, 2015. July 21, 2018.
  39. News: Netanyahu winds up fence-mending US visit with little to show. AFP. Daphne. Rousseau. November 11, 2015. July 21, 2018.
  40. Web site: Israel at the Paris Climate Conference . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 29 Nov 2015.
  41. Web site: PM Netanyahu attends World Economic Forum in Davos. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. January 21, 2016. July 20, 2018.
  42. News: In unprecedented meet, Netanyahu, Greek and Cypriot leaders push gas pipeline as peace catalyst . The Times of Israel . 28 January 2016.
  43. News: PM leads ministerial delegation to Germany. Wootliff, Raoul. The Times of Israel. February 15, 2016. July 20, 2018.
  44. Web site: Meeting with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu . President of Russia . en . April 21, 2016.
  45. News: Lis . Jonathan . Netanyahu Tells Putin in Moscow: Golan Heights Is a 'Red Line' for Israel . Haaretz . 21 April 2016 . en.
  46. News: Netanyahu heads to Moscow for fourth Putin parley in a year. Ahren, Raphael. The Times of Israel. June 6, 2016. July 20, 2018.
  47. News: Ravid . Barak . Israel, Turkey Reach Understandings on Hamas . Haaretz . 26 June 2016 . en.
  48. News: PM Netanyahu meets with Italian PM Renzi . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 27 June 2016.
  49. News: Israeli PM embarks on "historic" visit to Africa. https://web.archive.org/web/20180719024322/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-07/05/c_135488481.htm. dead. July 19, 2018. Xinhua. July 5, 2016. July 19, 2018.
  50. News: In Holland, Netanyahu to stress Israel's stance as key brake on Islamic terror. Keinon, Herb. The Jerusalem Post. September 6, 2016. July 20, 2018.
  51. News: Netanyahu to New York to meet with Obama, Ban and the UN. Keinon, Herb. The Jerusalem Post. September 20, 2016. July 20, 2018.
  52. News: PM Netanyahu visits Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. Arutz Sheva. December 13, 2017. July 19, 2018.
  53. News: Israel's Netanyahu urges Britain to join Iran sanctions. James, William . Holden, Michael . Reuters. February 6, 2017. July 20, 2018.
  54. News: Donald Trump has said he is 'open' to a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict . The Independent . 15 February 2017.
  55. News: Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong hosting Benjamin Netanyahu, endorses 'two-state' plan. Indian Express Limited. Associated Press. February 21, 2017. July 20, 2018.
  56. News: Benjamin Netanyahu kicks off 4-day visit to Australia, a first for an Israeli PM. Caplan, David. ABC News. February 22, 2017. July 19, 2018.
  57. News: Netanyahu arrives in Moscow for talks on Iranian 'terror,' Syrian peace. Ahren, Raphael. The Times of Israel. March 9, 2017. July 20, 2018.
  58. Web site: Netanyahu's China Visit. Yellinek, Roie. Begin–Sadat Center for Strategic Studies. March 27, 2017. July 19, 2018.
  59. News: Netanyahu lands in Monrovia, reconciliation expected with Senegal. Keinon, Herb. The Jerusalem Post. June 4, 2017. July 18, 2018.
  60. Web site: PM Netanyahu to leave for trilateral Israel-Greece-Cyprus meeting in Thessaloniki. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. June 14, 2017. July 20, 2018.
  61. News: Netanyahu to attend funeral of former German chancellor Kohl . The Time of Israel . 30 June 2017.
  62. Web site: PM Netanyahu attends the special memorial ceremony of former German Chancellor in Strasbourg . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 2 Jul 2017.
  63. News: Netanyahu departs for 5-day trip to France and Hungary. Ahren, Raphael. The Times of Israel. July 15, 2017. July 20, 2018.
  64. News: Netanyahu meets Putin to share secret intel on Iran threat. Fulbright, Alexander. The Times of Israel. August 23, 2017. July 20, 2018.
  65. News: Netanyahu embarks on first South America visit by Israeli prime minister. Ravid, Barak. Haaretz. September 11, 2017. July 18, 2018.
  66. News: Netanyahu in London meets with UK Jewish leaders to mark Balfour centenary. The Times of Israel. November 5, 2017. July 20, 2018.
  67. News: Netanyahu arrives in Kenya to meet 11 African leaders. The Times of Israel. November 28, 2017. July 18, 2018.
  68. News: Protesters rally in Paris a day ahead of Netanyahu visit. The Times of Israel. December 9, 2017. July 20, 2018.
  69. News: In Brussels, Netanyahu Talks Up U.S. Peace Bid as EU Pushes for Bigger Role . Haaretz . 11 December 2017 . en.
  70. News: Benjamin Netanyahu's Visit To India Highlights: Israeli PM Calls India 'World Power', Says He Is Excited About Historic Week. Marwaha, Nonika. NDTV. January 15, 2018. July 19, 2018.
  71. Web site: PM Netanyahu's state visit to India . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 14 Jan 2018.
  72. News: Netanyahus head to World Economic Forum in Davos; Trump will be closing speaker. Magid, Jacob. The Times of Israel. January 23, 2018. July 20, 2018.
  73. News: Netanyahu heads to Moscow to meet Putin: Iran trying 'to turn Lebanon into one big missile site'. Landau, Noa. Haaretz. January 29, 2018. July 24, 2018.
  74. News: Ahead of Munich confab, PM says he won't accept limits on Syria strikes. Ari Gross, Judah. The Times of Israel. February 15, 2018. July 20, 2018.
  75. News: After Meeting Trump in D.C., Netanyahu Addresses AIPAC: Follow Haaretz's Live Updates and Analyses. Tibon, Amir . Landau, Noa . Haaretz. July 20, 2018.
  76. Web site: PM Netanyahu leaves for trilateral summit in Cyprus. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. May 8, 2018. July 20, 2018.
  77. News: Netanyahu meets Putin in Moscow, attends victory day ceremony. Helmhold, Juliane. The Jerusalem Post. May 9, 2018. July 20, 2018.
  78. News: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu flies to Europe to lobby May, Macron and Merkel against Iran nuclear deal. Stone, Jon. The Independent. June 4, 2018. July 19, 2018.
  79. News: Netanyahu meets King Abdullah in Amman in first public meeting since 2014. Lis, Jonathan. Haaretz. June 18, 2018. July 21, 2018.
  80. News: Soccer diplomacy: Netanyahu and Putin to discuss Iran, Syria at World Cup. Keinon, Herb. The Jerusalem Post. July 4, 2018. July 20, 2018.
  81. News: Four highlights from Benjamin Netanyahu's whirlwind trip to Russia. Oster, Marcy. The Jerusalem Post. July 15, 2018. July 20, 2018.
  82. News: Netanyahu Welcomes Airlines Decision Not to Fly to Iran . August 23, 2018 . en.
  83. News: Netanyahu headed to Lithuania for three-day trip . The Jerusalem Post . August 22, 2018.
  84. News: 'What Iran hides, Israel will find': Full text of Netanyahu's UN speech. staff, TOI. The Times of Israel. September 27, 2018.
  85. News: Netanyahu Visits Oman, Which Has No Diplomatic Ties With Israel . Haaretz . 26 October 2018 . en.
  86. News: Israeli Prime Minister Visits Oman, Offering a Possible Back Channel to Iran . The New York Times . 27 October 2018 . en.
  87. News: Netanyahu flies to Bulgaria to chip away at EU 'hostility' . The Jerusalem Post . 1 November 2018.
  88. News: Netanyahu cuts short Paris trip as Gaza fighting rages . The Times of Israel . 11 November 2018.
  89. News: Netanyahu Heads to Paris Conference, Meeting With Putin Not Set Up Yet . Haaretz . 10 November 2018 . en.
  90. Web site: Netanyahu in Brazil: Israel is forming an alliance with a superpower.
  91. News: Israeli leader visits Africa to restore relations with Chad. Associated Press. News24. January 20, 2019. January 21, 2019.
  92. News: Netanyahu lands in Moscow for meeting with Putin over Syria. Keinon, Herb. The Jerusalem Post. February 27, 2019. March 5, 2019.
  93. News: Trump recognizes Golan Heights as Israeli, boosting Netanyahu and angering Syria. Reuters. March 25, 2019.
  94. News: Netanyahu Touches Down in Kyiv, Hails 'Excellent' Ukraine Ties. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty . August 20, 2019 .
  95. News: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Jerusalem Post. September 5, 2019.
  96. News: On the eve of voting, Netanyahu in Sochi praises cooperation with Russia. Keinon, Herb. The Jerusalem Post. September 12, 2019. September 13, 2019.
  97. News: Greece, Israel, Cyprus sign deal for EastMed gas pipeline. The San Diego Union-Tribune. January 2, 2020. August 10, 2020. January 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200102150133/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/nation/story/2020-01-02/leaders-of-greece-israel-cyprus-to-sign-gas-pipeline-deal?_amp=true. dead.
  98. Web site: Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu of the State of Israel in Joint Statements . . . 14 July 2020.
  99. Web site: Vladimir Putin will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on January 30. Official website of the President of Russia. July 22, 2023.
  100. News: Israeli prime minister makes historic visit to Saudi Arabia, intelligence official confirms. Washington Post . 23 November 2020 .
  101. Web site: Netanyahu and Abdullah meet in Jordan, signaling they want to move past tensions. . January 24, 2023. January 25, 2023.
  102. Web site: Hosting Netanyahu, Macron raises alarm over 'headlong' Iran nuclear rush. . February 3, 2023. February 4, 2023.
  103. Web site: In Rome, Netanyahu says ties with Italy about to expand dramatically. . March 10, 2023.
  104. News: Scholz presses Netanyahu on Israeli democracy as judicial row festers. Reuters . March 16, 2023. Rinke . Andreas . Williams . Matthias .
  105. News: Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests. BBC News . March 24, 2023.
  106. News: Netanyahu discusses energy ties with Cypriot and Greek leaders. Times of Israel . September 3, 2023.
  107. News: Full text of Netanyahu’s UN address: ‘On the cusp of historic Saudi-Israel peace’ . Times of Israel . September 22, 2023.
  108. News: Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit. July 23, 2024. Associated Press. Ellen. Knickmeyer. Ashraf. Khalil. Farnoush. Amiri.
  109. News: Netanyahu to meet Biden and Harris on Thursday, Trump on Friday. July 23, 2024. The Times of Israel. Lazar. Berman.

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