Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday evening, congratulating him on the resumption of relations between the two countries, the Government Press Office confirmed.
The two countries formally renewed diplomatic relations earlier on Wednesday, when Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and his Bolivian counterpart, Fernando Aramayo, signed the joint declaration in Washington.
Netanyahu and Paz agreed that they must work to promote cooperation in several fields, "with an emphasis on security," the GPO noted.
The two leaders will also work to "restore the abundant tourism of many Israeli travelers in the natural landscapes and rich cultures of Bolivia."
Additionally, Netanyahu invited Paz to visit Israel. In response, Paz said that he looks forward to the visit and to "good friendship" between Israelis and Bolivians, the GPO added.
Previous Bolivian administration cut ties with Israel over Israel-Hamas War
Bolivia cut ties with Israel following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War. Israel, at the time, called it a "capitulation to terrorism and to the ayatollah regime in Iran."
However, this was under a different left-wing administration, whereas Paz is aligned closer to the center-right.
Sa'ar called Paz on October 20, when the latter was announced as President-elect, congratulating him on his victory.
"Bolivia has a long history of friendship with Israel and the Jewish people," and Israel looks forward to "opening a new chapter in our bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in a wide range of fields for the benefit of both nations," Sa'ar said at the time.
Tobias Holcman and Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.