Argentinian President Javier Milei arrived in Israel on Sunday morning and is expected to begin his visit at the Western Wall before holding meetings in Jerusalem focused on diplomacy, economic cooperation, and new bilateral agreements.
Later in the day, he is scheduled to travel to the Prime Minister’s Office for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Israeli officials.
Netanyahu and Milei are expected to hold a one-on-one meeting, followed by a formal signing ceremony for agreements and memoranda of understanding, according to officials. Statements are also expected from both leaders, as well as from senior ministers, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Transportation Minister Miri Regev, and the CEO of El Al.
A central announcement during the visit is expected to be the launch of a new direct El Al route between Israel and Argentina, a move officials say is intended to strengthen tourism, business links, and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Argentina’s foreign minister, who is accompanying Milei, is also expected to meet Sa’ar for separate talks focused on counterterrorism cooperation and technological collaboration.
Among the understandings under discussion is a reported partnership involving Israeli artificial intelligence policy bodies and Argentine innovation authorities.
Announcement regarding 'Isaac Agreements'
Officials have also indicated that an announcement may be made regarding the “Isaac Agreements,” described as a possible South American framework inspired by the Abraham Accords, though details have remained limited. Milei is also expected to attend a rehearsal connected to Israel’s main Independence Day events and to take part in one of the ceremony’s symbolic moments.
On Monday, Milei is scheduled to receive an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University and meet the families of recently released hostages, according to the itinerary. He is also expected to hold talks with President Isaac Herzog later that day in Jerusalem.
The visit is set to conclude on Tuesday with a stop at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem’s Old City, reflecting Milei’s interest in the city’s religious significance across traditions. In the evening, he is expected to attend the Torch-Lighting Ceremony marking the start of Israel’s 78th Independence Day, one of the country’s most prominent national events.