PM Benjamin Netanyahu:

Today we held a special meeting in the Knesset in honor of the President of the Republic of Paraguay, my dear friend Santiago Penia, and his wife Leticia, together with the distinguished delegation from Paraguay.

I was especially excited to welcome President Penya to Jerusalem in the midst of the complex times we are in. This is a brave message of solidarity and support for Israel. The President's moving words: "We will always stand by Israel, no matter the cost. Because this is the right side of history," illustrate courageous and ethical leadership, precisely in times when the world is faced with attempts to distort the truth.

During the meeting we talked about the historical depth of the friendship between Paraguay and Israel, a friendship that became even stronger with Paraguay's decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem - our eternal capital for 3,000 years. Tomorrow we will jointly inaugurate the new embassy in Jerusalem - a historic step that symbolizes recognition of the truth and righteousness of our way.

I always remember the deep bond between Paraguayans and the Jewish people, a bond that began in the horror years of the Holocaust, when Paraguayan passports helped save thousands of Jews, including relatives of my father-in-law, the late Shmuel Ben Artzi.

My friend Santiago, your leadership is inspiring. You bring with you energy, vision and commitment to shared values ​​of freedom, enlightenment and human dignity. Together we will continue to strengthen the cooperation between our countries in the fields of security, economy, technology, agriculture, tourism and more.

With God's help we will keep a united Jerusalem for generations. I thank you, my friend, for your firm stand on the side of Israel and your commitment to truth and justice.

Viva Paraguay! Long live Israel! 🇵🇾🇮🇱