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UK to work closely with Colombia on new agenda

While in Colombia, Foreign Office Minister for Latin America Jeremy Browne attended the inauguration of the new President.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Jeremy Browne
Published
9 August 2010
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

At his inauguration, President-elect Juan Manuel Santos gave a speech setting out priorities for Colombia, including security, educational prospects and the environment.

In a video message recorded after the speech Jeremy Browne describes the speech as “inspirational” and that it “bodes very well for Colombia”.

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Today the Minister continues his visit to Colombia where he will make a speech promoting UK-Colombia business links and championing Colombia’s potential to become a global environmental power.

Published 9 August 2010