Jerusalem, 8 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana in Jerusalem to discuss strengthening relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu thanked Paraguay for its friendship and steadfast support for Israel throughout the war, and asked Alliana to convey his greetings to Paraguay’s president. Alliana thanked Netanyahu for the warm welcome and for the support he has long shown Paraguay.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, his Paraguayan counterpart Ruben Ramirez Lascaño, Paraguay’s environment minister, senior Israeli security officials, and both countries’ ambassadors attended. During the visit, Alliana also toured the Knesset and met with President Isaac Herzog.

“It was a pleasure to meet in Jerusalem with Prime Minister Netanyahu, a great friend of Paraguay, who has always shown a special affection for our country,” said Alliana.