Israel and Venezuela renew diplomatic relations
Israel and Venezuela renew diplomatic relations Israel and Venezuela have announced the restoration of their diplomatic relations after 17 years of severed ties. In a stateme nt posted on X, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the two countries had "agreed to establish a coordination mechanism that will enable the provision of consular services to citizens of both countries". Venezuela…
Israel and Venezuela have reconciled their diplomatic ties after a 17-year hiatus. The two nations have agreed to establish a coordination mechanism that will facilitate consular services for their respective citizens. This development follows Venezuela's decision to end consular relations with Israel in 2009 under the leadership of Hugo Chavez.
Improved relations under current Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, who has been in office since the US-led abduction of Chavez's successor, Nicolas Maduro, in January, have paved the way for this restoration. The announcement coincides with neighboring Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Colombia's newly elected far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has also pledged to normalize relations with Israel, a move announced earlier in the month.
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