The nations of Canada and Colombia established diplomatic relations in 1953.Canada-Colombia relations Both nations are members of the Organization of American States, OECD and the United Nations.
History Diplomatic relations between Canada and Colombia began in 1950 and were formalized in 1953.General information Colombia-Canada In 1963, Canada opened an embassy in Bogotá.Establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas Colombia-Canadá (in Spanish)
In 1968, Canadian Foreign Minister Mitchell Sharp led a delegation to Colombia, becoming the first high-level ministerial visit from Canada to Colombia.Relaciones Diplomaticás entre Colombia y Canadá (in Spanish) In 1984, Colombian Foreign Minister, Rodrigo Hernán Lloreda Caicedo, paid a visit to Canada and met with his counterpart Allan MacEachen. During the visit, both nations discussed the Central American peace process and the efforts of the Contadora group.
In April 2001, Colombian President Andrés Pastrana Arango paid a visit to Quebec City to attend the 3rd Summit of the Americas. While in Canada, President Pastrana met with Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.Resultados de la III Cumbre de las Américas (in Spanish) In September 2011, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos paid a visit to Toronto. That same year, both nations nations signed the Canada–Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
In April 2012, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid a visit to Cartagena, Colombia to attend the 6th Summit of the Americas. In December 2014, Canadian Governor General David Johnston paid a State visit to Colombia.State Visit to ColombiaLas relaciones diplomáticas con Canadá pasan por su mejor momento en la historia: Presidente Santos (in Spanish) Colombian President Santos returned to Canada in October 2017 for a State visit to Ottawa and met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.State Dinner in Honour of President of the Republic of Colombia
The Canadian government has supported the Colombian peace process and offered assistance in clearing mines in the country.Stéphane Dion to attend historic peace signing in Colombia In 2023, both nations celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations.Minister Hussen concludes trip to Colombia that marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Colombia
High-level visits
High-level visits from Canada to Colombia Foreign Minister Mitchell Sharp (1968) Foreign Minister Don Jamieson (1977) Foreign Minister Jean-Luc Pépin (1983) Foreign Minister Allan MacEachen (1984) Prime Minister Stephen Harper (2012) Governor General David Johnston (2014) Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion (2016)
High-level visits from Colombia to Canada Foreign Minister Rodrigo Hernán Lloreda Caicedo (1984) Foreign Minister Noemí Sanín (1992) Foreign Minister María Emma Mejía Vélez (1997) President Andrés Pastrana Arango (2001) President Juan Manuel Santos (2011, 2017) Vice President Germán Vargas Lleras (2015)
Transportation There are direct flights between both nations with Air Canada and Avianca.
Bilateral agreements 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).Acuerdo de Libre Comercio entre la República de Colombia y Canadá (in Spanish)
Trade In 2023, trade between Canada and Colombia totaled US$2.6 billion. 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. Canadian companies such as Canacol Energy, Gran Tierra Energy, Parex Resources, and Scotiabank (among others) operate in Colombia.Canadian mining companies and the making of modern Colombia
Resident diplomatic missions
of Canada in Colombia Bogotá (Embassy)Embassy of Canada in Bogotá
of Colombia in Canada Ottawa (Embassy)Embassy of Colombia in Ottawa Calgary (Consulate-General)Consulate-General of Colombia in Calgary Montreal (Consulate-General)Consulate-General of Colombia in Montreal Toronto (Consulate-General)Consulate-General of Colombia in Toronto Vancouver (Consulate-General)Consulate-General of Colombia in Vancouver
See also Foreign relations of Canada Foreign relations of Colombia Latin American Canadians
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