In a recent speech, the President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña Palacios, announced a firm commitment to Israel and promised to move the Paraguayan embassy to Jerusalem.

'The world appreciates countries that stand firmly behind bold decisions and not countries that change their mind after a few months,' said Israeli Deputy Minister Michael Oren.

Paraguay made history when it followed the US and Guatemala in moving its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.

Paraguay moved its embassy to Jerusalem today, taking its friendship with Israel to the next level!

Paraguay joins the US, Honduras and Guatemala in committing to move its embassy to Israel's capital.

"You have to know that we like you very much," Paraguayan President Cartes told Netanyahu.

Israel and Paraguay maintain close relations on a number of levels and collaborate in a number of areas including water, agriculture, education and medicine.

Israel is due to open in October a new 40-mile rail line between Haifa and a terminal 5 miles short of the Jordanian border; Over 650 women attended the 7th annual Temech Conference for Israeli Female Entrepreneurs on June 28 in Jerusalem, and much more.

The delivery was handled by the Israeli embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay’s capital, and is part of Israel’s global effort to provide aid to developing countries.

Israel provided food and assistance kits to Paraguayans impacted by massive flooding of the Paraguay River from El Niño storms during December, and four IsraAID volunteers have traveled to Leeds, UK to begin repairing homes and distributing food to victims of devastating floods in the area.

Paraguay, which experienced massive flooding in the month of December, is the latest Israeli destination for providing expert humanitarian assistance to countries in need.