Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, has pledged to restore diplomatic relations with Israel, severed years ago. This commitment was made during a meeting with the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs. The renewed relationship will include the reactivation of coal exports to Israel. Furthermore, negotiations regarding arms deals with the government led by Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to resume. This marks a significant shift in foreign policy for Colombia, signaling a closer alignment with Israel. The move aims to bolster economic and security cooperation between the two nations. Details regarding the timeline for full diplomatic re-establishment haven’t been disclosed.