2024-09-20 13:45:20
A new embassy is set to open in Jerusalem soon. Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has announced that he plans to open a diplomatic mission for his country as early as December.
This was reported by the Telegram channel “Israeli Workdays”.
Next December I will open the Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem.”
This move will strengthen ties between Paraguay and Israel.
Paraguay is a landlocked South American country located in the center of the continent. Its capital is Asuncion. Paraguay has a rich history and cultural heritage, combining the influence of indigenous peoples and European colonizers. The official languages of the country are Spanish and Guarani.
Paraguay’s economy is based on agriculture, particularly soybeans, corn, and beef, and hydroelectricity, which allows the country to export electricity to neighboring countries. Paraguay is known for its steady economic growth in recent years and its efforts to improve infrastructure.
Politically, Paraguay is a presidential republic, and the current president is Santiago Peña, who has been active in strengthening international ties, including cooperation with Israel.
Earlier, Cursor reported that Paraguay touchingly expressed solidarity with Israel.
A special session was held in the House of Representatives of Paraguay, organized by its President Raul Latorre.
Among the participants was Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, as well as relatives of the victims of the Hamas attack on October 7 last year. The delegation included Elhanan Danino, whose son Ori was kidnapped and killed by Hamas militants at the Nova festival, and Avi Hasidim, who lost his son Naor in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. The Paraguayan MPs greeted them with applause, expressing their support.
In his speech, Ohana emphasized that “true friendship does not depend on convenience,” and noted that relations between Paraguay and Israel have strengthened even during times of crisis. He also noted that Paraguay has remained a staunch ally of Israel on the world stage despite international pressure, and has always supported Israel in the fight against terrorist threats. Ohana expressed deep gratitude to Paraguay, noting that Israel will never forget those who stood by it during difficult times.