On June 21, 2021, Premier Li Keqiang sent a congratulatory message to Naftali Bennett on his assuming office as Israeli prime minister.

Li Keqiang said in his message that in recent years, China-Israel relations have been developing steadily, with continuous progress in practical cooperation across various fields. The Chinese government attaches great importance to its relations with Israel, and stands ready to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation with Israel, expand friendly exchanges at all levels, and push for greater development of the China-Israel innovative comprehensive partnership.