Guinea–Israel relations

Guinea–Israel relations
Map indicating locations of Guinea and Israel

Guinea

Israel

Guinea–Israel relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Guinea and Israel.

History

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Israel had diplomatic relations in 1958.[1] In 1967, Guinea cut ties with Israel.[2] Diplomatic relations were re-established in July 2016.[1]

Trade relations

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Israeli president Reuven Rivlin and Guinean ambassador to Israel

Israel exported a total of US$4.13 million to Guinea in 2014, mainly electronics and raw materials,[3] while Guinea's exports to Israel totaled US$6.95 million, almost exclusively raw diamonds.[4] In 2015 Israel did not import diamonds from Guinea, bringing imports down to about US$23,000.[5] Israel's exports to Guinea totaled US$3.66 million that year.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Zeff, Michael (July 20, 2016). "Israel and Guinea announce diplomatic relations". Ynetnews. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  2. ^ Ahren, Raphael (July 20, 2016). "After 49 years, Israel renews diplomatic ties with Guinea". Times of Israel. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  3. ^ "What does Israel export to Guinea? (2014)". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "What does Guinea export to Israel? (2014)". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  5. ^ "What does Guinea export to Israel? (2015)". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  6. ^ "What does Israel export to Guinea? (2015)". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2017.