Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar was hosted by Colombia's Vice President on Friday, ahead of the president's inauguration ceremony. According to Abu Ali Express, the Colombian embassy in Israel will move to Jerusalem, as part of the full restoration of diplomatic relations.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar was hosted by Colombia's Vice President on Friday, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President Abelardo de la Espriella. According to the report from Abu Ali Express, the Colombian embassy in Israel will move to Jerusalem, confirming the full restoration of diplomatic relations.
The development follows a series of diplomatic steps over the past weeks. As The Zioneer reported, Sa'ar met with de la Espriella on Thursday, declaring a 'golden era' in bilateral ties. In July, the incoming Colombian administration had pledged to restore relations and move the embassy, reversing the diplomatic freeze imposed by outgoing President Gustavo Petro. The move was confirmed by the designated foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar, at a meeting with Sa'ar in Washington in mid-July.
The embassy move places Colombia among a small group of nations that have officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital by relocating their primary diplomatic missions there. For Israel, the restoration of ties with a major South American power represents a significant diplomatic achievement, reversing the isolationist trend seen in parts of the continent over the past two years.
3 developments
- StrongColombia President de la Espriella reinforces pledge for 'stronger than ever' Israel ties
- StrongIsrael and Colombia agree to fully restore diplomatic, economic ties after August 7 inauguration
- StrongSa'ar, on eve of Colombia inauguration, declares 'golden era' in ties with de la Espriella
- StrongColombia's incoming foreign minister pledges to renew ties with Israel, move embassy to Jerusalem
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