Government approves proposal to advance direct flights between Israel and Argentina

The government approves a joint proposal by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to advance direct flights between Israel and Argentina, Sa’ar’s office announces following today’s cabinet meeting.

“This is a strategic move aimed at strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries and encouraging airlines to operate regular, direct commercial routes,” reads a statement from Sa’ar’s spokesman.

The approval precedes Argentinian President Javier Milei’s diplomatic visit to Israel later this week, during which he will focus on strengthening ties between Jerusalem and Buenos Aires.

The initiative resulted from close cooperation between the two ministers and Argentinian Ambassador to Israel Shimon Axel Wahnish, who all worked to promote the project following diplomatic discussions between Sa’ar and his Argentinian counterpart, Gerardo Werthein, the statement adds.

The measure “is expected to expand cooperation in the fields of investment, innovation, trade, and industry, and to strengthen Israel’s position as a key economic partner in Latin America,” says the statement.