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The Foreign Ministry is proud of what it calls an exceptional achievement. • Colombia has announced recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, the restoration of diplomatic relations with Israel, the relocation of its embassy, and a freeze on previous hostile measures. • Israel and Bolivia have also renewed diplomatic ties. • Relations are flourishing with Peru, Honduras, Chile, and especially with close partner Argentina. • Ecuador and Costa Rica have opened innovation offices with embassy status in Jerusalem.
Israel signed a free trade agreement with Costa Rica and has begun negotiations on a free trade agreement with Ecuador. • A direct flight route between Tel Aviv and Argentina is set to launch, with the inaugural flight scheduled for November. • And now — Venezuela has restored consular relations with Israel.

In other news from South America: the renewal of consular relations between Israel and Venezuela. Following talks that took place in recent weeks and days between me and the Venezuelan Foreign Minister @plasenciafelixr, we agreed to renew consular relations between Israel and Venezuela. The talks agreed to establish a coordination mechanism that will enable the provision of consular services to citizens of both countries. The move creates an official coordination channel between Israel and Venezuela, which have not had diplomatic relations since 2009. In addition, it was agreed to continue cooperation within the framework of emergency efforts and reconstruction from the earthquake damage. As a reminder, the aid delegation left for Venezuela following the earthquakes that occurred there on June 24. The delegation was led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Home Front Command and provided professional assistance to the emergency and reconstruction efforts in the country. The joint statement issued this evening emphasized the importance of the relationship between the State of Israel and the Jewish community of Venezuela. I will continue to strengthen the ties between Israel and the countries of the world in general and between Israel and the countries of Latin America in particular!

*In other news from South America: Renewal of consular relations between Israel and Venezuela* Following talks that took place in recent weeks and days between Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia, Israel and Venezuela have agreed to renew consular relations between them.

In other news from South America: Renewal of consular relations between Israel and Venezuela Following talks that took place in recent weeks and days between Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia, Israel and Venezuela agreed to renew consular relations between them. The talks agreed to establish a coordination mechanism that will enable the provision of consular services to citizens of both countries. The move creates an official coordination channel between Israel and Venezuela, which have not had diplomatic relations since 2009. In addition, Israel and Venezuela agreed to continue cooperation in the framework of emergency efforts and reconstruction from the earthquake damage. As a reminder, the aid delegation left for Venezuela following the earthquakes that occurred there on June 24. The delegation was led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Home Front Command and provided professional assistance to the emergency and reconstruction efforts in the country. The joint statement by Israel and Venezuela further emphasized the importance of the connection between the State of Israel and the Jewish community of Venezuela.

The Governments of the State of Israel and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela announce that, following the visit of the Israeli humanitarian delegation to Venezuela in the wake of the double earthquake that occurred on June 24, and further to talks held between senior officials from both sides, the two countries have agreed to continue their bilateral technical cooperation stemming from the emergency response and reconstruction efforts following the double earthquake. • • The two countries have also agreed to establish a coordination mechanism that will enable the provision of consular services, as needed, to their citizens residing in the other country. • • The two governments recognize the importance of the relationship between the State of Israel and the Jewish community residing in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which serves as an important bridge of historic friendship between the two countries.

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Members of the ZAKA International Division continue to assist and operate at the scenes of destruction in Venezuela, as we recall, a country that has no relations with Israel.

Despite no relations between the countries: The President of Venezuela met with the Israeli rescue mission for the earthquake in the country

Last week, Israel sent an official delegation to the earthquake disaster in Venezuela, and unlike the rescue missions that arrived from around the world, the Israeli team's mission was to build a national plan for the rehabilitation and demolition of buildings. The Israeli delegation went to Venezuela despite the severance of relations between the countries 17 years ago. The Israeli delegation is headed by the head of the Home Front Command, Brigadier General Elad Edri, and with him a team of Israeli experts. "We received a different mission than missions that Israeli delegations have received in the past," Brigadier General Edri said in a conversation with Israeli reporters. "The earthquakes mainly hit the coastal area below the city of Caracas and caused the destruction of entire neighborhoods." According to estimates, the earthquake killed about 3,000 people, with many hundreds missing. Brigadier General Edri said: "After tours and meetings with senior government officials, we proposed significantly expanding our assistance and building a national plan for them. We will present our plan for the president's approval in the coming hours." The Israeli plan includes clearing rubble, building a broad rehabilitation plan, defining the types of tools for clearing the rubble, and prioritizing the recycling of construction waste at the request of Venezuelan government officials. In the hinterland, about 1,300 damaged buildings were mapped, including residential and high-rise buildings, schools, hotels, and public buildings. Some of the buildings are located on steep slopes, which make demolition particularly complex. "The experience that the State of Israel has gained since the earthquake in Mexico in 1985, together with the knowledge acquired in international missions and emergency events in Israel - even after the war in the last 3 years, allows us to bring a complete professional education here," said Brigadier General Edri. Despite concerns about the Venezuelan reception, Brigadier General Edri said, the reception was warm and good. "We arrived with many signs of She asked how they would receive us here, after the severance of relations, and the truth is that we were shocked by the intensity of the welcome. Police officers and civilians who see us in uniform with the Israeli flag shake our hands, thank us, and government officials express enormous appreciation." The Israeli delegation is secured by local security. Last week, the Israeli delegation met with representatives from the Jewish community in Venezuela, which numbers about 5,000 people on a daily basis. "We attended a Shabbat reception and a meal with the Jewish community. It was a very moving experience. For them, it was an opportunity to renew a connection that had been severed for about 17 years, and the meeting was exciting for both parties, especially since we were in IDF uniforms." The delegation is expected, at least at this stage, to return to Israel on Sunday.

The Israeli delegation operating in the ruins of Venezuela, despite the severance of relations: "We were shocked by the strength of the welcome" @ItayBlumental

Last week, Israel sent an official delegation to the earthquake disaster in Venezuela, and unlike the rescue missions that arrived from around the world, the Israeli team's mission was to build a national plan for the rehabilitation and demolition of buildings. The Israeli delegation went to Venezuela despite the severance of relations between the countries 17 years ago. The Israeli delegation is headed by the head of the Home Front Command, Brigadier General Elad Edri, and with him is a team of Israeli experts. "We received a different mission than missions that Israeli delegations have received in the past," Brigadier General Edri said in a conversation with Israeli reporters. "The earthquakes mainly hit the coastal area below the city of Caracas and caused the destruction of entire neighborhoods." According to estimates, the earthquake killed about 3,000 people, with many hundreds missing. Brigadier General Edri said: "After tours and meetings with senior government officials, we proposed significantly expanding our assistance and building a national plan for them. We will present our plan for the president's approval in the coming hours." The Israeli plan includes clearing rubble, building a broad rehabilitation plan, defining the types of tools for clearing the rubble, and prioritizing the recycling of construction waste at the request of Venezuelan government officials. In the hinterland, about 1,300 damaged buildings were mapped, including residential and high-rise buildings, schools, hotels, and public buildings. Some of the buildings are located on steep slopes, which make demolition particularly complex. "The experience that the State of Israel has gained since the earthquake in Mexico in 1985, together with the knowledge acquired in international missions and emergency events in Israel - even after the war in the last 3 years, allows us to bring a complete professional education here," said Brigadier General Edri. Despite concerns about the Venezuelan reception, Brigadier General Edri said, the reception was warm and good. "We arrived with many signs of She asked how they would receive us here, after the severance of relations, and the truth is that we were shocked by the intensity of the welcome. Police officers and civilians who see us in uniforms with the Israeli flag shake our hands, thank us, and government officials express enormous appreciation." The Israeli delegation is secured by local security. Last week, the Israeli delegation met representatives from the Jewish community in Venezuela, which numbers about 5,000 people on a daily basis. "We attended a Shabbat reception and a meal with the Jewish community. It was very moving. For them, it was an opportunity to renew a connection that had been severed for about 17 years, and the meeting was exciting for both parties, of course, since we were in IDF uniforms." The delegation is expected, at least at this stage, to return to Israel on Sunday. Documentations from Venezuela and also a presentation to senior officials in the country (in Hebrew)