Paraguay's VP Pledges Support to Israel, Citing Shared Values
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana and Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano in Jerusalem, affirming strong bilateral ties and Paraguay's support for Israel since the October 7th attacks. The Paraguayan officials expressed solidarity with Israel and noted their country's designation of Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organizations. A health cooperation agreement was signed during the visit, which also included a stop at Yad Vashem and will conclude on Friday.
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- Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana and Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano in Jerusalem.
- Saar thanked Paraguay for its "unwavering support" for Israel, especially after the October 7th attacks.
- Paraguayan Vice President Alliana expressed solidarity with Israel and condemned terrorism.
- Paraguay has designated Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organizations.
- A memorandum of understanding on health cooperation was signed between the two nations.
- The Paraguayan delegation visited Yad Vashem and will attend a memorial for the October 7th events.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana and Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano in Jerusalem on Wednesday. The Paraguayan delegation, which also included Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development Rolando de Barros, is visiting Israel to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation.
Saar expressed gratitude for Paraguay's "deep friendship" and "unwavering support" for Israel, particularly since the October 7th Hamas attacks. He drew parallels between Paraguay's historical resilience, referencing its devastating war, and Israel's current challenges, stating, "Israel understands something of this spirit. You can understand us very well."
Vice President Alliana conveyed solidarity with Israel and the victims' families, recalling Hamas's "cruel acts of terror" three years prior. He affirmed Paraguay's stance against hatred, antisemitism, and terrorism, noting that Paraguay has designated Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organizations.
During the visit, a memorandum of understanding on health was signed, followed by an expanded session between the two delegations. Paraguay, a close ally of Israel in Latin America, reopened its embassy in Jerusalem in December 2024. Earlier in the day, the Paraguayan officials visited Yad Vashem. The delegation's visit concludes on Friday, and they are also scheduled to attend a Foreign Ministry memorial ceremony for the October 7th events.
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