Government Approves New Israeli Ambassador to Colombia

The Israeli government approved today, Sunday, the proposal of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to appoint Vivian Eisen as the Israeli Ambassador to Colombia. This appointment is part of a broad initiative led by Minister Sa'ar to restore diplomatic relations between the countries.

The appointment follows a prolonged rupture that began in 2024, initiated by the then-president of Colombia against the backdrop of the war in Gaza. Since June 2024, there have been no ambassadors serving in Bogota and Jerusalem; Eisen's appointment marks the end of the diplomatic crisis and a return to full official representation.

Following the Foreign Minister's conversation with the President-elect of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, and his meeting with Omar Bola Escobar, the designated Foreign Minister of Colombia, it was agreed to fully renew relations following the inauguration of the new president on August 7. The agreement includes the immediate appointment of ambassadors, the opening of the Colombian embassy in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, and a series of other joint decisions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the guidance of Gideon Sa'ar, is currently completing preparations for the renewal of full diplomatic activity as part of the move to deepen Israel's relationships with Latin American countries.

Vivian Eisen currently serves as Israel's Ambassador to North Macedonia. Previously, she served as Director of the Central America Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and held posts in Israeli embassies in London, Brussels, and Chile. Furthermore, the government unanimously approved Minister Sa'ar's proposal to appoint Nissan Amdur, who was selected to serve as Israel's Ambassador to Croatia, to also serve as Ambassador to North Macedonia in addition to his primary role.