Alon Roth-Snir
NEW ZEALAND
His Excellency Mr. Alon Roth-Snir, Ambassador of Israel to New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Niue. Mr. Roth continues a long career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel. Prior to his appointment in New Zealand, he held a range of global positions, including Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires at the Israeli Embassies to the European Union, Jordan, and the United Kingdom. His most recent role was as the Ambassador of Israel to Norway. In Israel he served as Deputy Director General both in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the Ministry of Education. An accomplished professional, Mr. Roth holds a Degree in Geodesy and Cartography from Tel Aviv University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Haifa University.
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SUNDAY 9-10am
The inspiring story of Israel’s aid to Africa started by Prime Minister Golda Meir
Israel began addressing developmental challenges in Africa while it was still in the process of developing itself. With a pinch of chutzpah, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) was founded in 1958 and supports over 40 African nations today.