Chile’s President arrives in Ramallah

President Sebastian Pinera of Chile arrived in Ramallah on Saturday morning on an official visit to the Palestinian Territory, following his country’s recognition of a sovereign Palestinian State, according to BNA. Palestinian Ambassador to Chile Dr. Mai Keela described the visit as “historic” as it is the first visit since Chile’s recognition of Palestine in January 2011and upgrading of the Palestine’s mission to Chile to the level of embassy.

She also said that the Chilean President will visit Israel on Sunday and meet its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials