President Peres To Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey: "The State of Israel thanks to Obama and the U.S. Army: This is a great privilege to be your allies"

Gen. Dempsey to President Peres: "I assure you that the U.S. is a partner of Israel and honor for us that Israel is our partner"

President Shimon Peres this morning held a working meeting with head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army, Martin Dempsey. The two discussed developments in the policy - security in the Middle East and the world at a meeting which was attended by Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz. Especially value its guests President Review geopolitical issues on the agenda and related thereof Israel's neighbors.

At the meeting, the President said to his companion, "I'm sure that in this struggle), Iran) go with our prevail. It is a struggle that does not belong exclusively to the U.S. or Israel, but a global struggle to create a safe world for all peoples without distinction. "

As for relations between Israel and the U.S., President Peres said: "It is a privilege to be allies of the United States. We appreciate your coming here. This is an incredibly important time to show that we join hands in fighting this phenomenon endangers the entire world. State of Israel have for the greatest honor United States, democratic institutions and its army because you first army in history fighting for values ​​like human freedom, not only for the United States. "

The President emphasized that Iran is a problem the whole world, "Iran is the center of world terror! Is funding the terrorists dangerous world and carries out terrorist acts charged by the life of innocent people. Iran seeks to control not only the Middle East, but on other parts of the world, as illustrate attempts penetrate the South American continent. "

President Peres emphasized that by analyzing what "two camps that exist today are the peace camp and the camp represents a hegemonic ambitions regional dominance. On this subject I believe that the U.S. and Israel stand together in front. "

Said Gen. Dempsey "I thank you for seeing me, a simple soldier." And added "I'm visiting Israel as the guest of Chief Benny Gantz to meet common challenges on the nature of the belief that we can protect the values ​​of freedom. I assure you that the U.S. is Israel's partner and honor for us to find our partner in Israel. I held together with a series of meetings the chief of staff to ensure the continued cooperation (protection of freedom) are in the region and internationally. "

After meeting President General Dempsey said "the President of Israel I appreciate President Obama's leadership and his obligation to Israel's security."