Israel and Venezuela Hold First Diplomatic Meeting Since 2009

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.