"Having served his nation for many years with strong commitment and responsibility, President Yitzhak Navon will forever stay in the hearts of the people of Israel as a deeply respected and loved leader. His political, public and educational activities promoted peace and built bridges between the people of different nationalities and faiths in Israel," the President wrote in her message of condolences.
Dalia Grybauskaitė offered condolences to Yitzhak Navon's family and friends and to the whole of Israel.
