Israel and Venezuela Hold First Diplomatic Meeting Since 2009
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli and Venezuelan UN ambassadors met for the first time since 2009, agreeing to re-establish consular relations as a precursor to full diplomatic ties. The meeting also addressed strengthening bilateral relations and past Israeli aid.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel and Venezuela held their first diplomatic meeting since 2009.
- The meeting was between the Israeli and Venezuelan UN ambassadors.
- Consular relations will be renewed as a first step.
- The goal is to eventually restore full diplomatic ties.
- Discussions included strengthening bilateral relations and past aid.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, met with Venezuela's Ambassador to the UN, Coromoto Godoy Calderón, in what marks the first encounter between representatives of the two nations since diplomatic ties were severed in 2009. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations, resuming consular connections, and acknowledging Israeli aid provided to Venezuela following a significant earthquake. Both ambassadors agreed to initially re-establish consular relations as a preliminary step toward the eventual formal renewal of diplomatic ties.
