Guinea–Israel relations

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

Guinea–Israel relations

Guinea
Israel

History

Israel had diplomatic relations with the colonial French Guinea until 1958, when Guinea became independent.[1] In 1967, Guinea cut ties with Israel.[2] Diplomatic relations were re-established in July 2016.[1]

Trade relations
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

References
  1. 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.
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