On the other hand, Arizona Commerce Authority President & CEO Sandra Watson, commented, “Under Governor Ducey’s leadership, Arizona continues to increase our global competitiveness and build strategic cross-border relationships. Israel is key among those relationships and we’re thrilled to be establishing a physical presence there with the launch of this new trade office.”
Representative Tony Rivero, said, “I was proud to spearhead this in coordination with the Arizona Commerce Authority to establish Arizona’s trade office in Israel. I thank my colleagues in the Legislature and Governor Ducey for helping secure funding so that this plan could become a reality, and I look forward to building on our international partnership with Israel so that Arizona can continue to increase economic growth.”