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The nations ofCanada andColombia established diplomatic relations in 1953.[1] Both nations are members of theOrganization of American States,OECD and theUnited Nations.
Diplomatic relations between Canada and Colombia began in 1950 and were formalized in 1953.[1][2] In 1963, Canada opened an embassy inBogotá.[3]
In 1968, Canadian Foreign MinisterMitchell Sharp led a delegation to Colombia, becoming the first high-level ministerial visit from Canada to Colombia.[4] In 1984, Colombian Foreign Minister,Rodrigo Hernán Lloreda Caicedo, paid a visit to Canada and met with his counterpartAllan MacEachen. During the visit, both nations discussed theCentral American peace process and the efforts of theContadora group.[4]
In April 2001, Colombian PresidentAndrés Pastrana Arango paid a visit toQuebec City to attend the3rd Summit of the Americas. While in Canada, President Pastrana met with Prime MinisterJean Chrétien.[5] In September 2011, Colombian PresidentJuan Manuel Santos paid a visit toToronto. That same year, both nations nations signed theCanada–Colombia Free Trade Agreement.[6]
In April 2012, Canadian Prime MinisterStephen Harper paid a visit toCartagena, Colombia to attend the6th Summit of the Americas. In December 2014, Canadian Governor GeneralDavid Johnston paid a State visit to Colombia.[7][8] Colombian President Santos returned to Canada in October 2017 for a State visit toOttawa and met with Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau.[9]
The Canadian government has supported theColombian peace process and offered assistance in clearing mines in the country.[10] In 2023, both nations celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations.[11]
High-level visits from Canada to Colombia[4][7][10]
High-level visits from Colombia to Canada[4][5][9]
There are direct flights between both nations withAir Canada andAvianca.
Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement in Technical and Scientific Cooperation (1977); Trade Agreement (1977); Agreement on Labour Cooperation (2011); Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (2011); and a Free Trade Agreement (2011).[4][6]
In 2023, trade between Canada and Colombia totaled US$2.6 billion.[1] Canada's main exports to Colombia include: wheat cereals, fertilizers, vegetables, machinery and meat products. Colombia's main exports to Canada include: energy products and coffee.[1] Canadian companies such as Canacol Energy,Gran Tierra Energy, Parex Resources, andScotiabank (among others) operate in Colombia.[12]
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