Nir Barkat
Nir Barkat is an Israeli politician and businessman who currently serves as Israel's Minister for Economy and Industry. Previously, he was the mayor of Jerusalem from 2008 to 2018, where he focused on urban development and technology initiatives. Barkat is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for fostering economic growth, particularly through innovation and collaboration. He has been actively involved in promoting business ties between Israel and other countries, notably India, emphasizing the potential for collaboration in sectors such as technology, health, and agriculture. Recently, he led a large business delegation to India, highlighting the importance of expanding economic partnerships between the two nations.
Born on Jul 19, 1960 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Israel | 3 | 6.00 | 0.35% | +10% | 9,216,900 | 35,203 | $400,000 | 1,528$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 307,649 | $280,000 | 390$ |
| Totals | 4 | 230,109,231 | 342,852 | $680,000 | 1,918$ |
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Recent Mentions
Israel:
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and has been involved in numerous international trips to promote economic cooperation.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat, the Minister of Economy, traveled abroad for 57 days in 2025.
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Pakistan:
Nir Barkat stated that any country supporting Hamas is not welcome in Gaza.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is mentioned in relation to his popular food basket that lacks traditional ingredients.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat, the Minister of Economy, opposed the decision that would harm Israeli commerce.
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Costa Rica:
Nir Barkat, the Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry, signed the free trade agreement with Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica:
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel who signed the free trade agreement.
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Costa Rica:
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel who participated in the signing of the Free Trade Agreement with Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica:
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel who signed the free trade agreement with Costa Rica.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is a minister who teamed up with MK Dudi Amsalem despite personal animosity.
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