German Chancellor Angela Merkel wraps up her trip to Israel today - je 18.03.2008,9h

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wraps up her trip to Israel today. Her visit will culminate with a speech to Israeli parliament -- a first for a German Chancellor. Merkel's trip to Israel has focussed on strengthening bi-lateral relations and closer cooperation in the areas of education and business. On Monday, she and her ministers met with the Israeli cabinet in the first of what will be annual consultations.+++SYN+++