Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that Israel will find in Colombia a friend and a determined ally in the fight against terrorism and organized crime, according to Israel Today. The statement, made days after his inauguration, reinforces his commitment to fully restore diplomatic ties and advance the embassy move to Jerusalem.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said that Israel 'will find in Colombia a friend and a determined ally in the fight against terrorism and organized crime,' according to a report by Israel Today. The statement, issued just days after he assumed office on August 7, marks the latest in a series of pro-Israel gestures by the new administration.
As The Zioneer reported, de la Espriella won the presidency on a platform that included a full diplomatic reversal from the previous administration's freeze. He had pledged to restore ties and move the Colombian embassy to Jerusalem. On August 7, Colombia officially announced the embassy relocation and the restoration of full bilateral relations.
The president's latest remarks reaffirm that commitment, positioning Colombia as a partner in security and counterterrorism efforts. The statement comes amid broader shifts in Latin American diplomatic alignments toward Israel.
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