Joe Biden to Meet with Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Strengthen Bilateral Relationship
Date
4/17/2023 4:44:21 AM
(MENAFN) US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Colombia's President Gustavo Petro in Washington, DC on April 20 to discuss how to deepen the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries. The White House has described Colombia as a "key partner" of the US, and the upcoming meeting between the two leaders is expected to focus on areas of mutual national interest, including promoting further economic and security cooperation.
In a statement released on Friday, the White House said that the two leaders will also discuss joint efforts to combat climate change, counter narcotics trafficking, address regional migration challenges, and promote democratic values and human and labor rights in the region and the world. The meeting is seen as an opportunity for the US and Colombia to reaffirm their commitment to working together on shared goals and challenges.
The relationship between the US and Colombia has been strong for many years, with the two countries collaborating on a range of issues, including trade, security, and human rights. The US has provided significant financial and military aid to Colombia to support its efforts to combat drug trafficking and other forms of organized crime, and the two countries have also worked together on regional initiatives such as the Alliance for Prosperity.
The upcoming meeting between Biden and Petro is expected to build on this longstanding partnership and explore new opportunities for cooperation. In particular, the two leaders are likely to discuss ways to promote economic growth and development in Colombia, as well as strategies for addressing the ongoing challenges posed by drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
Overall, the meeting between Biden and Petro is seen as an important step in strengthening the relationship between the US and Colombia and reinforcing their shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
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