Canada–Colombia relations

Canada–Colombia relations

Canada
Colombia

The nations of Canada and Colombia established diplomatic relations in 1953.[1] 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.[1][2] In 1963, Canada opened an embassy in Bogotá.[3]

In 1968, Canadian Foreign Minister Mitchell 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 counterpart Allan MacEachen. During the visit, both nations discussed the Central American peace process and the efforts of the Contadora group.[4]

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.[5] 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.[6]

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.[7][8] Colombian President Santos returned to Canada in October 2017 for a State visit to Ottawa and met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[9]

The Canadian government has supported the Colombian 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

High-level visits from Canada to Colombia[4][7][10]

High-level visits from Colombia to Canada[4][5][9]

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).[4][6]

Trade

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, and Scotiabank (among others) operate in Colombia.[12]

Resident diplomatic missions


  • Building hosting the Embassy of Canada in Bogotá
  • Building hosting the Embassy of Colombia in Ottawa

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Canada-Colombia relations
  2. ^ General information Colombia-Canada
  3. ^ Establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas Colombia-Canadá (in Spanish)
  4. ^ a b c d e Relaciones Diplomaticás entre Colombia y Canadá (in Spanish)
  5. ^ a b Resultados de la III Cumbre de las Américas (in Spanish)
  6. ^ a b Acuerdo de Libre Comercio entre la República de Colombia y Canadá (in Spanish)
  7. ^ a b State Visit to Colombia
  8. ^ Las relaciones diplomáticas con Canadá pasan por su mejor momento en la historia: Presidente Santos (in Spanish)
  9. ^ a b State Dinner in Honour of President of the Republic of Colombia
  10. ^ a b Stéphane Dion to attend historic peace signing in Colombia
  11. ^ Minister Hussen concludes trip to Colombia that marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Colombia
  12. ^ Canadian mining companies and the making of modern Colombia
  13. ^ Embassy of Canada in Bogotá
  14. ^ Embassy of Colombia in Ottawa
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