Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Latin American leaders — Jerusalem Post
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held meetings in New York, United States, with Argentine President Javier Milei, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira. The talks took place after Netanyahu's address to the UN General Assembly, the Jerusalem Post reports, citing the office of the Israeli prime minister.
Cooperation and the Isaac Accords
The sides discussed strengthening political, economic, and security ties between Israel and Latin American countries. One topic was the possible expansion of the Isaac Accords, an initiative launched in November to develop political, economic, and cultural cooperation between Israel and Latin American states. It was created following the model of the Abraham Accords.
Netanyahu called Latin American countries important partners in countering security challenges which, he said, are posed by Iran and Iran-linked groups operating in the region. He also said these networks pose a threat to the countries of the continent.
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Meeting with Argentina's president
During talks with Milei, Netanyahu positively assessed the Argentine president's economic reforms, calling the transformation of the country's economy “masterful” despite political opposition. He also noted Milei's support for Israel and said that both countries share a heritage of justice and a desire to speak the truth.
Milei thanked Netanyahu for his words and said it was an honor for him to receive such an assessment. The Argentine president also reaffirmed his personal ties with the Israeli prime minister and his support for Israel.
According to the office of Israel's prime minister, during his visit to New York, Netanyahu also met with the prime ministers of Ethiopia, Greece, Slovenia, and Papua New Guinea. His stay in the city was shortened to about six hours, limiting opportunities for other diplomatic contacts.
