On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, the Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation Israel Ibero-America (now the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce) organized a visit to the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, for the Ibero-American delegation that had come to the country for the Concert for Peace. The delegation was made up of representatives from Costa Rica, Spain and Andorra.
Meeting with members of Israel’s Parliament
During the visit to the Knesset, the members of the delegation met with Israeli Knesset member Omer Barlev, who led the organization of this visit, and with other members of the Israeli parliament.
The Knesset is the unicameral legislature of the State of Israel. It has 120 members and is based in Jerusalem.
Dialogue on Israel’s bilateral relations with Costa Rica, Andorra and Spain
The meeting included an open dialogue on how to strengthen bilateral relations between Israel and Costa Rica, as well as among Israel, Andorra and Spain.
Members of the Ibero-American government delegation
The following representatives took part on behalf of the Ibero-American government delegation:
- Congresswoman Ana Karine Niño, Chair of the International Affairs Committee of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica.
- Ms. Ivonne Acuña, Chair of the Government and Administration Committee of the Legislative Assembly and former candidate for Vice President of the Republic of Costa Rica.
- Congressman Giovanni Gómez, Vice Chair of the Full Legislative Powers Committee of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica.
- Ms. Marta Pascal, Senator for Catalonia in the Kingdom of Spain.
- Mr. Jordi Gallardo, Minister of the Presidency and Economy of the Principality of Andorra.
The Chamber, Israel and the Concert for Peace
The delegation traveled to Israel on the occasion of the Concert for Peace, held in Jerusalem. Learn more about trade and cooperation relations in the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce’s Israel country profile and Costa Rica country profile.
