Israel and Colombia today signed an agreement providing for the abolition of visitors visas between the two states. The pact, which is the result of a growing interest of Colombia in Israel, was signed by the Colombian Foreign Minister, Dr. Castor Jaramillo Arrubia and Israel Ambassador Avigdor Shoham. The agreement is expected to facilitate commerce and travel between the two countries.
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