Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar was the central figure at the opening of the Argentine-Israeli Economic Forum, held at Palacio Libertad, where he outlined a joint roadmap to deepen political and economic cooperation between both countries.
At his side was Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, with whom he confirmed a series of initiatives aimed at elevating the bilateral relationship to a new level.
During his speech, Sa’ar announced that Israel expects to receive the Argentine foreign minister in February 2026, a visit that will seek to consolidate the progress achieved in recent months.
"We look forward to your arrival in Israel in February. We want to work intensively during this quarter to ensure a successful and productive visit," he stated.
He also recalled that President Javier Milei is scheduled to inaugurate the Argentine embassy in Jerusalem, a diplomatic gesture that Israel considers historic. As he later specified, the presidential trip could take place in April or May.
The Israeli foreign minister highlighted that, meanwhile, both governments are making progress in enabling direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires, a measure long promoted by the business sector and which Sa’ar considers key to accelerating economic and technological exchange.
"We're working to establish direct flights between Israel and Argentina. Our presence here is an expression of the confidence we have in President Milei's economic reforms," he later wrote on the X network.
Sa’ar emphasized on several occasions the depth of the bilateral relationship: "The relationship between Israel and Argentina is not only special, it's extraordinary."
He also recalled that his own grandfather, David, emigrated to the country a century ago and built a prosperous life there, an example—he said—of the human ties that unite both nations.
He stressed that Israel doesn't forget Argentina's steadfast support over the past two years, especially during critical moments in terms of security.
The Israeli foreign minister also highlighted the role of the Jewish community in Argentina and of the thousands of Argentines residing in Israel, whom he described as an "indispensable human bridge" to strengthen economic relations.
In this regard, he announced that Israel will open an economic office in Buenos Aires next year, with the aim of facilitating investments and expanding technological cooperation.
For Sa’ar, Milei's leadership has caused renewed Israeli interest in the Argentine market. "We believe in Argentina and in its bright future. President Milei is repaving the road to greatness," he asserted, emphasizing that the reduction of bureaucracy and economic openness are clear signs of stability and opportunity.
