The Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, met on Thursday with the United States in charge of the United States, The Chancellor, Laura Sarabia, reported in an official statement.
The chancellor @laurisarabia accompanied the president @Petrogustavo at the meeting he held with the business manager of the US Embassy in Colombia, John McNamara.
Migratory matters, the bilateral relationship and cooperation were some aspects addressed during the … pic.twitter.com/gncrqrsgy0
– Colombia Foreign Ministry (@Cancaleriacol) February 6, 2025
“With a clear instruction, we will receive all the nationals, we will not leave our Colombian citizens alone, but maintaining decent treatment and above all, ensuring the protection of their rights,” said the Foreign Minister, who attended the Meeting that sought to mitigate the impact of the diplomatic crisis unleashed when Petro refused to receive airplanes with sports for handcuffs.
In addition, he noted that another issue that was addressed at the meeting was the joint fight against drug trafficking, in which Colombia seeks not only cooperation in defense, but also in the development of parallel social strategies that allow the eradication of illicit crops while It offers another way of life to Colombian peasants.
This objective will be sought, “not only from the public force, but also from a process of replacing illegal economies, where our peasants have productive projects that are sustainable and competitive over time,” he said.
Source: Xinhua
