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IMMEDIATE RELEASE i . Contact; Olga Acosta
January 31 2018 . 202-821-2792

Colombia Prepares to Welcome Secretary Tillerson

Washington, DC As'part of his first multicountry trip to Latin America and the Caribbean,
which kicks off tomorrow, US. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit Colombia. He arrives
in Bogota on Tuesday, February 6, 'where he will meet with President Juan Manuel Santos.

Chief among the issues to be discussed is the status of Colombian Peace Agreement

. implementation, which has been under way forjust one'year, and milestbnes achieved thus
far. Also expected to top the agenda is Colombia?s accession to the OECD and US. support
for this major step forward, which would strengthen the South American nation?s economic
position in the global economy. . -

?As we continue building a stable and lasting peace, we are grateful for the long-standing
bilateral partnership and bipartisan support from the United States. The United States
supportedPlan Colombia, which laid the foundation for peace, and today, Peace Colombia
provides resources and the foundation for Colombia?s forward momentum," said Ambassador
of Colombia to the United States Camilo Reyes, who will be joining President Santos and the
Colombian delegation welcoming Secretary Tillerson.

?Now a nation at peace, Coldmbia is better positibned to work hand in hand with the United'
States and achieve even more together for the people of our two nations and the region,?
said Reyes. . - -
In addition to meeting with President Santos and participating in a joint press availability with

him, Secretary Tillerson will meet with his counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria
Angela Holguin, and. US. Ambassador to Colombia Kevin Whitaker. TheSecr?etary?s visit 
comes after the Vice President?s visit in August and President Santos?s meeting with
President Trump at the White House last May. -



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