His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, opened the Embassy of the State in Bogota on the sidelines of his official visit to Colombia.
During the visit, he signed an agreement with Colombia for the mutual exemption of the prior entry visa between the UAE and Colombia for holders of ordinary passports.
In the details, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Luz Steja Hara unveiled the memorial plaque marking the inauguration of the embassy.
His Highness said that the opening of the Embassy of the UAE to Colombia comes as part of the UAE's keenness to strengthen bilateral relations and develop cooperation with Colombia in all fields.
For her part, Luz Stiga Hara said that the opening of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to Colombia would contribute to enhancing the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, praising the continuous development in many fields.
The opening ceremony was attended by State Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia Salem Rashed Al Owais.
Earlier, Colombian President Ivan Duki Marquez met in Bogota with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, he and Colombian President discussed bilateral relations and means of enhancing cooperation in various fields, including political, economic, trade, social, renewable energy and food security.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the keenness of the UAE to develop aspects of joint cooperation with Colombia in various fields for the benefit of the peoples of the two friendly countries.
His Highness also met with Colombian Senate President Ernesto Macias Sufar, who said relations between the UAE and Colombia are witnessing steady growth and development in many areas.
The UAE and Colombia signed the mutual visa exemption agreement between the two countries for holders of ordinary passports. The agreement was signed by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Luz Stiga Hara following the joint meeting held in the framework of his official visit to Colombia.
The two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and discussed a number of regional and international issues of common concern during a working lunch in honor of his and his accompanying delegation.
HH the Emir held a joint press conference with Hara, during which he said that his meeting with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Colombia witnessed fruitful and constructive discussions. The two sides discussed the bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries. Many fields such as trade, investment and culture. "
"This relationship can expand to include cooperation in the food, services and tourism sectors," he added. HH affirmed the UAE's solidarity with the Republic of Colombia in combating extremism and terrorism.
In this context, he said that the UAE strongly condemned the suicide attack that took place early last January in the courtyard of the Santander Police Academy in Bogota, which resulted in the death and wounding of dozens. He affirmed the solidarity of the UAE with the Colombian government and the families of the victims and their families.
- The State is in solidarity with the Republic of Colombia in combating extremism and terrorism.