In November 2023, the President of the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce (CILIB), David O. Abraham, paid an official visit to Kattia Rivera, congresswoman of the Republic of Costa Rica and coordinator of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Israel. The meeting, held in San José, aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between Costa Rica and Israel, with special attention to trade, cultural and technological cooperation.
Economic, Academic and Technological Cooperation Between Costa Rica and Israel
During the meeting, David O. Abraham and Congresswoman Rivera discussed initiatives to foster economic and academic exchange between the two countries.
One of the key topics was identifying new opportunities for Costa Rican and Israeli companies to collaborate in sectors in which Israel is a global benchmark:
- Technological innovation.
- Agriculture.
- Cybersecurity.
The Parliamentary Friendship Group with Israel
The Legislative Assembly is the unicameral body of Costa Rica’s Legislative Branch, made up of 57 members.
As leader of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Israel, Kattia Rivera highlighted the importance of maintaining and strengthening diplomatic and trade ties with the State of Israel. She underscored the benefits this cooperation can bring to Costa Rica, both in economic development and in the implementation of advanced technologies in key areas for the country.
CILIB’s Commitment to Joint Projects
For his part, the CILIB President expressed the Chamber’s commitment to promoting joint projects that foster mutual growth and cultural exchange.
The Chamber will continue working to build bridges between companies and institutions in Israel and the Ibero-American countries, including Costa Rica, drawing on the cooperation platform already in place.
The Chamber, Costa Rica and Israel
This meeting reinforces CILIB’s role in promoting trade and cooperation opportunities between the two countries. See the country profiles for Costa Rica and Israel or learn about the Chamber’s Smart Export service.
