Paraguay reaffirms its closeness and friendship with Israel during a presidential meeting - .::Agencia IP::.

Asunción, Agencia IP.- President of the Republic Santiago Peña conveyed to his Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, «the sentiment of more than six million Paraguayans who feel very close and attached to the people of Israel» during their meeting today in Jerusalem. The two leaders met today at the official residence in Jerusalem as part of […]

Asunción, Agencia IP.- President of the Republic Santiago Peña conveyed to his Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, «the sentiment of more than six million Paraguayans who feel very close and attached to the people of Israel» during their meeting today in Jerusalem.

The two leaders met today at the official residence in Jerusalem as part of Peña’s official visit to Israel.

«This is a moral obligation the Paraguayan people have asked us to fulfill. We are bringing the hearts and sentiments of more than six million Paraguayans who feel very close and attached to the people of Israel. We will always stand with you,» said Santiago Peña.

For his part, President Herzog welcomed his Paraguayan counterpart and emphasized that the visit would bring a bright future for both nations: «It is my great pleasure to welcome you in Israel as you inaugurate your new embassy in our eternal capital of Jerusalem,» he said.