Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital
The decision came after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reached an understanding with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs, trade and justice minister.
Nauru, a Pacific island nation, announced its decision on Wednesday to open an embassy in Jerusalem, making it the tenth country to do so. This follows an agreement between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Nauru's Deputy President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lionel Aingimea, during a meeting in Fiji last month. Nauru has consistently supported Israel at the UN and recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2019.
- Separately, an understanding was reached with Colombia's incoming foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar, to fully restore diplomatic and economic relations, reversing a rupture initiated by outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
- The agreement includes exchanging ambassadors, abolishing visa requirements, and expanding Israeli development assistance to Colombia.
- Bula informed Sa'ar that Colombia's incoming government also intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
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