In view of the erosion of Israel’s position in Latin America the Tel Aviv University has initiated an international seminar for Latin American problems. The president of the university, Dr. George Wise, told a press conference here that Israel’s position in Latin America is deteriorating. The Lebanese Foreign Minister who recently visited some countries there was warmly welcomed and found friends for Arabs in all spheres of society, Dr. Wise said. Many of the Latin American banks are now controlled by Arabs who increase their activities daily.
To avoid the experience of Africa. Tel Aviv University has decided to hold a seminar on Latin American problems — political economical and historical issues. “There are a million Jews living there”, Dr. Wise said, and because of the social and economic changes, their importance is declining.
Six professors from Mexico, Brazil and Argentina have been invited to participate in the three-week seminar, opening tomorrow, and in which some 30 Israelis — including representatives of the Foreign Ministry, Jewish Agency and other officials — will participate.
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