Israel and Colombia Reinstate Free Trade Agreement
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israel and Colombia have reinstated their free trade agreement, reversing a cancellation made by the previous Colombian administration. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar highlighted the move as a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. The Colombian Foreign Minister is visiting Israel to inaugurate his country's new embassy in Jerusalem, marking a new high in diplomatic relations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel and Colombia have reinstated their free trade agreement, reversing a previous cancellation.
- The reinstatement was finalized through an exchange of letters between the two nations.
- Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar arrived in Israel to open his country's embassy in Jerusalem.
- The new Colombian embassy in Jerusalem will be the tenth foreign embassy in the city.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised the renewed cooperation and the Colombian President's commitment.
Israel's Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that the free trade agreement with Colombia, which had been canceled under the previous Colombian president, has been reinstated. The announcement follows an exchange of letters between the two countries, officially reversing the former Colombian president's decision to terminate the agreement.
This move is seen as a significant step in strengthening the diplomatic and economic ties between Israel and Colombia, spearheaded by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. The Colombian Foreign Minister, Omar Bula Escobar, arrived in Israel on Tuesday to inaugurate Colombia's embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday. This will be the tenth embassy to open in Israel's capital.
Minister Sa'ar stated that within two months, most of the negative consequences of the Petro administration's policies on Israel-Colombia relations have been reversed, and new avenues have been opened. He expressed gratitude to the President of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, for his commitment to elevating Israel-Colombia relations to an all-time high, expressing confidence in their joint future achievements.
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