Proceeding from the history of the Armenian and Israeli peoples there are real opportunities for developing bilateral relations in the political and economic spheres. Deputy director general of the Israeli foreign office David Pelegin stated at the meeting with Armenian parliament speaker Armen Khachatrian. He cited the cooperation between Armenia and Israel in the diamond working and health protection spheres as a successful example. D.Pelegin expressed hope for "the friendly relations between the two countries to strengthen even more" after the coming elections in Israel and Armenia.