After the conference in Washington: The government approved a new strategic plan

The government unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's proposal to formulate a national plan for critical minerals, following a conference in Washington aimed at reducing dependence on China. The Foreign Ministry is promoting cooperation with various countries, including Kazakhstan.

The government unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's proposal to formulate a national plan for critical minerals, the raw materials for chips and defense systems. The decision was made following a conference in Washington led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aimed at reducing dependence on China. Sa'ar said this is a strategic national security issue. The plan is based on recommendations from an inter-ministerial team headed by Foreign Ministry Director General Eden Bar Tal, and is intended to ensure the supply of raw materials to the economy and the defense system, while leveraging innovation and building strategic partnerships. The Foreign Ministry is already promoting cooperation with countries, including Kazakhstan.