The Chancellors of Venezuela and Colombia met in Bogotá to advance in the Binational Economic Zone, a key initiative to boost cross-border trade and the economy between the two countries.
In a meeting held this Wednesday at the San Carlos Palace in Bogotá, Venezuelan Chancellor Yván Gil and his Colombian counterpart, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. During the meeting, they highlighted the importance of strengthening the Binational Economic Zone, a strategic project to foster economic and commercial development in the border region.
Through his channel on Telegram, Gil reiterated Venezuela’s willingness to continue working together with Colombia: «We emphasize the importance of strengthening the Binational Economic Zone, in order to boost the economy and cross-border trade between our peoples,» stated the Chancellor. This initiative seeks to facilitate the exchange of goods and services, generating new opportunities for communities on both sides of the border.
The meeting took place in the context of the Emergency Ministerial Conference on Palestine, organized by Colombia and South Africa. In addition to the foreign ministers, the Colombian Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs, Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir, and other senior diplomatic officials attended. Venezuela expressed its support for this conference, which sought to coordinate international actions to support Palestine in the face of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Chancellor Gil highlighted President Nicolás Maduro’s support for the conference, which brought together more than 30 countries. The objective was to seek urgent solutions to the serious situation in the territories occupied by Israel. This event reinforced Venezuela’s commitment to the defense of human rights and international cooperation.
With this rapprochement, Venezuela and Colombia are not only advancing into their economic integration but also strengthening their collaboration on global issues, demonstrating that bilateral dialogue remains key to the region’s development.