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Israel and Bolivia Sign Joint Communiqué to Restore Diplomatic Relations

The step signals President Rodrigo Paz’s pivot toward Western partners.

Overview

  • Foreign ministers Gideon Sa’ar and Fernando Aramayo signed the agreement in Washington, committing to reestablish full relations.
  • The communiqué pledges the appointment of ambassadors as soon as possible and outlines regular dialogue plus exchanges of government and private‑sector delegations.
  • Bolivia’s finance minister José Gabriel Espinoza attended the ceremony, highlighting the focus on economic cooperation.
  • Paz’s administration recently lifted visa requirements for Israeli travelers and eased entry for Americans, reopening key channels for tourism and business.
  • Planned cooperation includes agriculture via Israel’s Mashav agency, as well as water management, health, security and tourism, reversing a 2023 break over the Gaza war.