 The two countries enjoy extensive scientific relations, with cooperation in science between Israeli and German universities and the development of the Minerva Society.During the visit by President Katsav, Bundestag President Wolfgang Thierse promoted the establishment of German–Israeli Youth Office – modeled on Germany's joint youth offices with France and Poland – as a tool to educate German and Israeli youth about their respective histories and the sensitivities of their relationship.The German-Israel Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) was established in 1986.