Israel and the Philippines signed a treaty of friendship today in Manila. The pact was concluded following a visit here of Israel’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Pinchas Saphir.
Mr. Saphir arrived today in Sydney, Australia, with two aides for a five-day visit. During his stay: Mr. Saphir will confer with government and business leaders on the possibility of increasing trade between Israel and Australia.
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