Paraguayan Vice President Meets Israeli Foreign Minister in Jerusalem
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Paraguayan Vice President and Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Jerusalem to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation. The visit included signing a healthcare cooperation MOU and a joint stance against terrorism. Paraguay has been a strong supporter of Israel, moving its embassy to Jerusalem in December 2024. The delegation also visited Yad Vashem and attended a memorial for the October 7th attacks.
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- Paraguayan Vice President Ruben Ramirez Lezcano met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Jerusalem.
- The two nations discussed strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in various sectors.
- A Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in healthcare was signed during the visit.
- Paraguay reaffirmed its support for Israel following the October 7th attacks.
- Paraguay officially recognized Hamas and Iran's IRGC as terrorist organizations.
- The Paraguayan delegation visited Yad Vashem and attended an October 7th anniversary event.
Paraguayan Vice President and Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar at the Foreign Ministry headquarters in Jerusalem. Lezcano arrived in Israel leading an official delegation that included Rolando de Barros Barreto, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development. The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across various sectors.
Saar thanked Paraguay's leadership for its friendship and unwavering support of Israel, particularly following the October 7th attacks. He stated that the Israeli people value Paraguay's reliable stance against serious threats. Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana expressed solidarity with Israelis and victims' families, emphasizing the need to jointly combat hatred, antisemitism, and terrorism, referencing Paraguay's official recognition of Hamas and Iran's IRGC as terrorist organizations.
A Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing cooperation in healthcare was signed. The meeting concluded with expanded talks involving all delegation members. Relations between Israel and Paraguay are built on shared values and strong partnership, evidenced by Paraguay's decision in December 2024 to move its embassy back to Jerusalem and Israel's resumption of its diplomatic mission in Asuncion.
Prior to the official discussions, the Paraguayan delegation visited Yad Vashem, laying a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance. They also participated in a memorial event organized by the Foreign Ministry, chaired by Minister Saar, commemorating the third anniversary of the October 7th events.
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