(Ynet News) Itamar Eichner - Israel's Economy Minister Nir Barkat was given the honor of ringing the closing bell ending trading at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Monday night. During the special ceremony, the NYSE was festively decorated with blue-and-white Israeli flags. "I am proud to stand here as a representative of the State of Israel in the most important and largest stock exchange in the world and to close trade. As I said when meeting with the NYSE heads, Israel is a strategic focus for investors, thanks to our distinct advantage in the field of technology, where the economic future of the world lies," he said. "As a former investor, I say to all investors in America - investing in Israel is the best investment that anyone can do. Those who invest in Israel will benefit immensely."
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