Israel and Colombia Restore Diplomatic Ties with Embassy Planned in Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israel and Colombia have agreed to fully restore diplomatic and economic relations following Colombia's presidential inauguration on August 7, including opening a Colombian embassy in Jerusalem and appointing ambassadors promptly.
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- Israel and Colombia agree to restore full diplomatic and economic ties after August 7 inauguration.
- Colombia plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's capital.
- Both countries will appoint ambassadors immediately and waive visa requirements mutually.
- The diplomatic break occurred in May 2024 under outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
- Israel is set to appoint a new ambassador to Colombia by July 20.
- The restoration aims to revive a historically close alliance between the two nations.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Colombia's incoming Foreign Minister Omar Bola Escobar in Washington to agree on restoring full diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. This restoration is set to take effect immediately after the inauguration of Colombia's newly elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, on August 7. Both ministers committed to appointing ambassadors promptly and agreed on mutual visa waivers to facilitate travel.
Bola Escobar announced his government's intention to open a Colombian embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's capital, a move supported by Sa'ar, who pledged full assistance from his ministry to implement it swiftly. The meeting also covered various bilateral issues to strengthen cooperation.
This diplomatic renewal follows a disruption caused by outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro in May 2024, which led to the withdrawal of Israel's ambassador from Bogotá and the departure of Colombia's ambassador from Israel by the end of June 2024. Israel is preparing to appoint a new ambassador to Colombia, with the selection expected to be finalized by July 20. Colombia has historically been a close ally of Israel in Latin America, and both sides aim to restore and elevate their relationship after the presidential transition.
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