Colombia Plans to Open Embassy in Jerusalem and Restore Diplomatic Ties with Israel
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella plans to reopen diplomatic relations with Israel and relocate Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem, reversing a break initiated in 2022. The move was agreed upon during talks between Colombia's incoming foreign minister and Israel's Gideon Sa'ar, who also discussed visa waivers and ambassador appointments. Israel is simultaneously strengthening ties with other Latin American countries, including Peru.
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- Colombia's president-elect plans to move embassy to Jerusalem and restore ties with Israel.
- The diplomatic break occurred over two years ago under former president Gustavo Petro.
- Colombia's incoming foreign minister met Israel's Gideon Sa'ar to finalize the embassy move and visa waivers.
- Israel will appoint a new ambassador to Colombia next week after a diplomatic hiatus.
- Israel is also enhancing relations with Peru and other Latin American countries.
- A Washington meeting of Latin American and Israeli officials highlighted growing regional cooperation.
Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, known as "The Tiger," intends to move Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem and renew diplomatic relations with Israel. This move comes more than two years after former president Gustavo Petro severed ties due to the Gaza conflict. De la Espriella, who will assume office on August 7, plans to strengthen the historical connection that was unilaterally cut off by Petro's government.
Currently, eight countries maintain embassies in Jerusalem, with Somaliland being the most recent to establish one. Colombia's designated foreign minister, Omar Bola, recently met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to finalize the restoration of relations. Bola confirmed Colombia's intention to open its embassy in Jerusalem, and Sa'ar pledged full support from Israel's Foreign Ministry to expedite the process. They also agreed to mutually waive visa requirements between the two countries.
Israel is preparing to appoint a new ambassador to Bogotá next week, following the return of the previous ambassador to Israel in June 2024 and the departure of Colombia's last ambassador from Israel at the same time. In parallel, Israel is also warming ties with Peru, as Sa'ar recently spoke with Peru's president-elect, Keiko Fujimori, inviting her to visit Israel and expressing a desire to strengthen bilateral relations.
Additionally, a diplomatic meeting took place in Washington involving foreign ministers from Latin America and Israel, including representatives from Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and a senior U.S. State Department advisor on Latin America. The ministers discussed the growing ties between Israel and Latin America, regional changes, and shared challenges. The meeting also celebrated Argentina's recent World Cup semifinal victory.
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