Colombia Plans to Open Embassy in Jerusalem and Restore Diplomatic Ties with Israel
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First reported by Kan News · 1 day ago
What happened
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.
- 01Colombia's president-elect plans to move embassy to Jerusalem and restore ties with Israel.
- 02The diplomatic break occurred over two years ago under former president Gustavo Petro.
- 03Colombia's incoming foreign minister met Israel's Gideon Sa'ar to finalize the embassy move and visa waivers.
- 04Israel will appoint a new ambassador to Colombia next week after a diplomatic hiatus.
- 05Israel is also enhancing relations with Peru and other Latin American countries.
- 06A Washington meeting of Latin American and Israeli officials highlighted growing regional cooperation.
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