The department of economic development shall establish an office in Israel for the purpose of promoting strategic partnerships between Israel-based companies and Missouri-based companies. Such partnerships shall have the express purpose of strengthening and increasing the competitive edge of Missouri companies in the fields of agriculture, biotechnology, and other emerging fields. The staff of the department’s office in Israel shall work in conjunction with relevant business and trade organizations throughout Missouri to promote these purposes as well as bilateral trade in the region. The requirement for the department of economic development to establish an office in Israel is contingent upon an appropriation for such purpose.