“Equality is about opportunities, not tokenism”
Business Confidence
“One of the things I’m most proud of is the relationship we’ve built with the business sector, that has brought in historic levels of investment. We’ve done so through smart reforms and bringing in international investment, which the US has been a key part of. Colombia is a country rich in natural resources, but which unfortunately never had the model of development to promote growth. That is different now.”
NATO Partnership
“We are partners with NATO, which – while not members – shows that Colombia is reliable, with solid institutions and on the right track. It allows us to collaborate on issues of security and,drug-traffi,cking,,and,on,economic,fronts,too.”
A MESSAGE FROM JUAN CARLOS PINZÓN THE AMBASSADOR OF COLOMBIA TO THE UNITED STATES
Venezuelan migration to Colombia – with 1.7 million Venezuelans fleeing hardship in the neighboring country – has proven a unique and difficult challenge for Vice President Ramírez and her team, but the humane and fraternal response to the crisis has earned praise from around the world.
Solidarity and Realism are Key
“We knew, given the terrible conditions in Venezuela, that these people would come, so we immediately had to take practical decisions. How can we make them part of our society? What needs to be done? That’s why we set up the temporary protected status for Venezuelan migrants, which allows them to enter our labour market.”
Model-setting Behavior
“The lessons that we have learned from the Venezuelan migration crisis can also be applied by the European countries that are currently responding to the arrival of Ukrainian refugees. Each person that arrives will need access to information and opportunities, just as any other resident of those countries.” At its core, the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Colombia and the United States is a celebration of a special relationship, one that is rooted in shared values, rises above partisan politics, and is reinforced by the personal ties between Colombians and Americans. Our two countries have worked together to promote prosperity through free trade, defend democracy through security cooperation, and ensure the protection of human rights through an unwavering commitment to fundamental freedoms. Our partnership has served as an enduring force for peace and stability, both in the region and throughout the hemisphere.
As we look to the future, we do so confident that our shared history of close engagement will allow us to work with our American partners to continue addressing the most pressing issues of our time. From migration and climate change to the green economy and promotion of democracy, I know that together, Colombia and the United States can find solutions to create a brighter future for our region and our world.