More than two years after the severance of relations: Israel's ambassador will depart for Colombia
Vivian Aisen will begin her tenure in the country and join the Israeli aid delegation. In addition, Colombia has decided to move its embassy to Jerusalem, freeze the establishment of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah, and withdraw from the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel.
After more than two years of severed relations between the countries, Israel's new ambassador to Colombia, Vivian Aisen, has received the Colombian government's approval for her appointment. This coming Sunday, she is expected to depart for the country and begin her tenure.
Upon her arrival in Colombia, Aisen is expected to join the rescue and humanitarian aid delegation sent by Israel following the earthquake in the country.
Her entry into the position comes against the backdrop of a series of positive developments in Israel-Colombia relations. This week, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with the new President of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella. Following the meeting, Colombia recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, thus becoming the only country besides the USA to have done so thus far.
In addition, Colombia has decided to move its embassy to Jerusalem, freeze the establishment of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah, and withdraw from the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The two countries also agreed on the mutual abolition of entry visa requirements for their citizens.
