Israel and Colombia announced Wednesday evening that they will fully renew diplomatic and economic relations after the new pro-Israel president takes office on August 7, according to an official announcement. The agreement includes the mutual appointment of ambassadors, cancellation of visa requirements, and Colombia's plan to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
The announcement Wednesday evening finalizes the agreement reached earlier that evening between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Colombia's incoming foreign minister, as The Zioneer reported. The renewal marks a dramatic reversal after outgoing President Gustavo Petro severed diplomatic ties with Israel in June 2024, recalling his ambassador. President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who takes office on August 7, has repeatedly pledged to restore relations and move Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem, including in a direct post on Wednesday evening. The new agreement includes the mutual appointment of ambassadors, cancellation of visa requirements, and the embassy move. The exact timeline for the embassy opening was not specified beyond the August 7 inauguration. The renewal is expected to boost economic and diplomatic cooperation between the two countries.
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