President Herzog Concludes Official Visit to Central America

President Isaac Herzog concluded his official visit to Central America after attending the inauguration ceremony of President Laura Fernández Delgado of Costa Rica on Friday and meeting with a series of world leaders in San José.

President Herzog met with President Fernández Delgado shortly after the inauguration ceremony for her first official meeting upon entering office. The two presidents discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and trade between Israel and Costa Rica. President Fernández Delgado also expressed her willingness to upgrade Costa Rica’s diplomatic representation in Jerusalem to an embassy. President Herzog thanked President Fernández Delgado for her friendship and support for Israel, and invited her to make an official visit to Israel.

President Herzog also held meetings with other heads of state and world leaders on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony, including King Felipe VI of Spain, President Jose Antonio Kast of Chile, President Nasry Asfura of Honduras, President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala, and President Rodolfo Abinadar Corona of the Dominican Republic.

President Isaac Herzog:
“I am concluding a historic and important diplomatic visit to Panama and Costa Rica in Central America. I was moved to see the depth of appreciation for Israel, the great interest in its capabilities, and the recognition of its unique contribution to humanity.

“In contrast to many voices on the international stage, a positive trend of change, tightening of ties, and deepening of cooperation with Israel is evident in Latin America.