Israeli FM heads to Ecuador, Colombia in Latin America push
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar began a diplomatic visit to South America on Wednesday, with stops in Ecuador and Colombia.
Sa’ar’s official visit to Ecuador is the first by an Israeli foreign minister in 44 years, according to the ministry.
He is scheduled to travel to Colombia to represent Israel at Friday’s inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who takes office in the southwestern city of Cali. Sa’ar is slated to meet leaders and senior officials from across the continent on the sidelines of the ceremony.
Two weeks ago, Sa’ar reached an agreement with Colombia’s designated foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar, on relocating Bogotá’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. The deal, struck in Washington, also covers an immediate exchange of ambassadors and reciprocal visa waivers, reversing outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s May 2024 severing of ties.
“Through determined and systematic diplomatic efforts, we have succeeded in strengthening and renewing Israel’s relations with many countries across Latin America,” Sa’ar said. “We are continuing our effort to bring Latin America closer to Israel. Israel and its citizens will benefit from this in every sphere—diplomatically, economically, and through tourism.”
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar began a diplomatic visit to South America on Wednesday, with stops in Ecuador and Colombia. His visit to Ecuador marks the first by an Israeli foreign minister in 44 years. Sa'ar will represent Israel at the inauguration of Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali on Friday, where he is also expected to meet with other Latin American leaders.
“Through determined and systematic diplomatic efforts, we have succeeded in strengthening and renewing Israel's relations with many countries across Latin America,”
Sa'ar stated, adding that Israel aims to bring Latin America closer in diplomatic, economic, and tourism spheres. This visit follows an agreement reached two weeks prior with Colombia's designated foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar, to relocate Bogotá's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, exchange ambassadors, and implement reciprocal visa waivers, reversing the outgoing president's severing of ties.
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