Guatemala President Plants Tree in Grove of Nations in Jerusalem

12/19/2013
photo: Sasson Tiram
KKL-JNF Archive
"Planting this tree in Jerusalem not only strengthens the ties of friendship between Guatemala and Israel, but also expresses our hope for a better world."

President of Guatemala, Otto Fernando Pérez Molina planted a tree at the KKL-JNF Grove of Nations in Jerusalem. "It is an honor for us to be here with you and plant a tree in the tradition of Abraham," said the president, who joined the ranks of the many heads of state from all over the world who have planted olive trees in the Grove of Nations in Jerusalem as a sign of friendship with the State of Israel and the Jewish people, and as a symbol of peace between the nations of the world.

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