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Bolivia and Israel Restore Diplomatic Relations With Pledge to Exchange Ambassadors

The move reflects President Rodrigo Paz’s foreign-policy shift toward renewed Western ties.

Overview

  • Foreign ministers Gideon Sa’ar and Fernando Aramayo signed a Joint Communiqué in Washington on Dec. 9 that formally reinstates relations.
  • The agreement commits both countries to reestablish full ties, appoint ambassadors as soon as possible, exchange delegations, and keep an ongoing diplomatic dialogue.
  • Israel outlined planned cooperation with Bolivia in water management, agriculture, health, innovation, security, and the fight against organized crime and narco‑terrorism.
  • Bolivia recently lifted visa requirements for Israeli visitors and eased entry rules for Americans, signaling the policy pivot ahead of the signing.
  • The renewal fits a broader regional push by Israel, which this week also signed a free trade agreement with Costa Rica under the Isaac Accords initiative.