US President Barack Obama congratulated Reuven Rivlin on his election as the 10th president of the State of Israel.
"President-elect Rivlin has a long and dedicated record of public service and we look forward to continued strong ties, to the benefit of both our nations, under Mr. Rivlin\’s presidency."
In a statement released after the election, the American president, whose administration\’s relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\’s government has been marred by a series of public disagreements between the countries\’ senior officials, emphasized the strong ties between Israel and the US.
"Over more than six decades, the United States and Israel have developed a unique relationship based on shared democratic values, our unshakeable commitment to Israel\’s security, and our partnership in scientific research and innovative technology."
Unlike the lukewarm relationship between Obama and Netanyahu, the US president and his Israeli counterpart have enjoyed friendly and cordial relations.