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Bilateral relations

Bilateral relations

Colombia recognized the State of Israel in February 1949 and diplomatic relations were established on October 1, 1957.

The free trade agreement between the State of Israel and Colombia entered into force on August 11, 2020.

Colombia has a Consulate in Israel at Ramat Gan.

In 2017, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, visited Colombia. In 2021, the president of Colombia, Ivan Duque, visited Israel.

1949
1949

Colombia recognized the State of Israel in February 1949

1957
1957

Diplomatic relations were established in October 1957, leading to the opening of the embassies in Tel Aviv and Bogotá.

2014
2014

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is signed between Israel and Colombia.

2017
2017

In September 2017, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, made a state visit to Colombia.

2020
2020

Since August 11, 2020, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Israel and Colombia has been in force.

2021
2021

The president of Colombia, Iván Duque, makes a state visit to Israel.

2023
2023

The Israel–Colombia friendship group of the Israeli Knesset makes an official visit to Colombia.