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Milei Sets 2026 Jerusalem Embassy Opening, Confirms Visit During Israeli FM’s Buenos Aires Trip

The decision signals a pivot toward deeper bilateral cooperation.

Overview

  • President Javier Milei met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar at the Casa Rosada during Sa’ar’s visit to Buenos Aires.
  • Milei said he will travel in April or May 2026 to Jerusalem to inaugurate Argentina’s embassy after its relocation from Tel Aviv.
  • Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will visit Israel in February 2026 to finalize logistics and the presidential agenda.
  • Sa’ar arrived with a business delegation and co-opened the Argentina–Israel Economic Forum, voicing support for Milei’s economic program and promoting new investment.
  • Officials said work is underway on a direct air link and Israel plans to open an economic attaché office in Buenos Aires in 2026, while security talks included proposals to designate Iran’s IRGC and concerns about Hezbollah.