WATCH: Israel’s Deputy PM Silvan Shalom opens London Stock Exchange

Israel’s Deputy prime minister, Silvan Shalom, has opened the London Stock Exchange today.

.@LSEplc delighted to welcome @IsraelinUK this morning, with Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom opening trading pic.twitter.com/v90L1ESi9j

— LondonStockExchange (@LSEplc) July 30, 2015

The Interior Minister had the honour during a brief visit to the capital. The London Stock Exchange Market Open ceremony is a globally recognised symbol of a world class financial and business centre.  

It was Shalom’s second visit to London in six weeks following his appearance at the Jewish News’ UK-Israel strategic challenges conference last month. 

The @LSEplc is open! Opened this morning by #Israel‘s Vice Prime Minister @SilvanShalom pic.twitter.com/PFuEFZ78xv

— Embassy of Israel (@IsraelinUK) July 30, 2015