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PM phone call with President Santos of Colombia: 2 December 2016

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to President Santos of Colombia and offered her condolences following the recent plane crash.

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister called President Santos of Colombia today.

She offered her sincere condolences on the recent plane crash, saying it had been a tragic event.

The Prime Minister congratulated the President and all Colombians on the new peace agreement. She said the UK stood ready to provide any assistance necessary to implement the deal.

The President thanked the Prime Minister for her call. They agreed that the bilateral relationship was exceptionally strong and would continue to flourish.

Published 2 December 2016