Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson’s international trade mission to Israel and Greece has been postponed due to recent travel restrictions.

According to a news release, efforts to reschedule the trade mission are underway, additional details will be released once confirmed. 

Governor Parson says, “We are postponing our trade mission because we want to respect the travel policies and practices enacted by the host countries. While we are disappointed that we have to postpone, delaying our trade mission is necessary and the best course of action to ensure the health and safety of our state leaders, private partners, and staff who were planning to join us. We look forward to traveling to Israel and Greece soon.”

Officials say Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and Second Lady Claudia Kehoe are still scheduled to light the Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tree for the opening night of candlelight tours on Friday, December 3.