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At the end of his Tuesday meeting with the President of Colombia, Israels Minister of Defense said cooperation would be expanded
Defense cooperation between Israel and Colombia will be expanded, said Minister of Defense Ehud Barak on Tuesday, after a meeting with Colombian President Juan Santos.
Barak stated that both countries are struggling against terrorism, and that defense cooperation between the countries would expand. Barak told President Santos: "Colombia is a true friend to Israel, and I will work to expand the cooperation between the countries into the fields of technology, industry, agriculture, education, and the promotion of excellence. Minister of Defense Barak detailed the situation in the Middle East to the president, and noted the uncertainty stemming from the regional upheavals.
Barak operated towards promoting the exports of the defense industries throughout his meetings with the heads of the Colombian government. Colombia is considered a large client of the Israeli defense industries, and was involved in large deals in recent years. These include the acquisition of innovated and upgraded Kfir aircraft and the conversion of Azeri aircraft into refueling aircraft, with both projects headed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
With regards to the negotiations with the Palestinians, Minister Barak said: Israel wants to advance the negotiations with the Palestinians to reach a two-state solution for both peoples. We expect the Palestinians to enter true negotiations, in order to reach an arrangement for both sides, without pre-conditions.
Regarding the Iranian subject, Barak told the Colombian President, this is the time for harsh sanctions against Iran. It is more than just a threat to Israel, but a threat to the entire global order. The goal should be to halt Iran's plan to obtain nuclear weapons.
Barak will head from Colombia to a series of meetings in Washington DC with the US Secretary of Defense and intelligence officials. Barak previously visited Washington just several weeks ago; the Iranian issue is expected to be brought up during the meetings.
Defense cooperation between Israel and Colombia will be expanded, said Minister of Defense Ehud Barak on Tuesday, after a meeting with Colombian President Juan Santos.
Barak stated that both countries are struggling against terrorism, and that defense cooperation between the countries would expand. Barak told President Santos: "Colombia is a true friend to Israel, and I will work to expand the cooperation between the countries into the fields of technology, industry, agriculture, education, and the promotion of excellence. Minister of Defense Barak detailed the situation in the Middle East to the president, and noted the uncertainty stemming from the regional upheavals.
Barak operated towards promoting the exports of the defense industries throughout his meetings with the heads of the Colombian government. Colombia is considered a large client of the Israeli defense industries, and was involved in large deals in recent years. These include the acquisition of innovated and upgraded Kfir aircraft and the conversion of Azeri aircraft into refueling aircraft, with both projects headed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
With regards to the negotiations with the Palestinians, Minister Barak said: Israel wants to advance the negotiations with the Palestinians to reach a two-state solution for both peoples. We expect the Palestinians to enter true negotiations, in order to reach an arrangement for both sides, without pre-conditions.
Regarding the Iranian subject, Barak told the Colombian President, this is the time for harsh sanctions against Iran. It is more than just a threat to Israel, but a threat to the entire global order. The goal should be to halt Iran's plan to obtain nuclear weapons.
Barak will head from Colombia to a series of meetings in Washington DC with the US Secretary of Defense and intelligence officials. Barak previously visited Washington just several weeks ago; the Iranian issue is expected to be brought up during the meetings.
