The Israeli government on December 17 approved the appointment of Reuven Azar as the new Ambassador to India.

• Mr. will also be serving as the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan, a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
• His appointment is one of the 21 new Heads of Missions cleared by the Israeli government to assume service soon.
• Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, congratulating the new appointees, said they will "represent Israel and its citizens, strengthen its economy and strengthen international support for the State of Israel".