The city of Leningrad hopes Israel will open a consulate there, Leningrad Mayor Alexander Belayev reportedly told visiting Jewish Agency Chairman Simcha Dinitz this week.
He spoke Tuesday during a reception held in Dinitz’s honor at the Leningrad City Hall. At the reception, Dinitz was granted permission for the agency to open offices in Leningrad.
A Jewish Agency spokesman said Belayev told Dinitz he is interested in fostering Jewish cultural activities, including Hebrew studies.
During his visit to the city, Dinitz held a three-hour meeting with some 1,000 Leningrad Jews who have applied for permission to immigrate to Israel.
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