Israel and Venezuela have renewed consular relations after 17 years of severed ties, the two countries announced on Tuesday.
The move came after Israel sent an aid and disaster response delegation to Venezuela in June, following twin earthquakes that left thousands dead. It also follows the US removal of Nicolas Maduro from power in January, with interim President Delcy Rodriguez now leading the country.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the two countries agreed to establish a coordination mechanism to provide consular services to citizens of both countries.
Venezuela originally severed consular relations with Israel in 2009 under then-president Hugo Chavez. Relations have improved under Rodriguez, who has been in office since Maduro was removed.
The announcement came the same day Colombia recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Colombia's new far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced plans to normalise relations with Israel last month.