Venezuela confirms willingness to strengthen cooperation with Colombia after Abelardo de la Espriella's victory

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ratified this Wednesday its will to strengthen relations of cooperation and mutual respect with the Republic of Colombia after the victory of Abelardo de la Espriella in the presidential elections last Sunday in the New Granada nation.

In a statement, released by Foreign Minister Yván Gil on his Telegram channel, the Bolivarian Government expressed “its conviction that dialogue, cooperation and respect for sovereignty constitute the only way to consolidate a constructive and profitable relationship for both nations.”

Below is the full text of the document:

Venezuela reiterates its willingness to continue strengthening relations of cooperation, mutual respect and understanding with Colombia, for the benefit of both sister peoples.

Historical experience shows that periods marked by incommunication, confrontation and attempts by some groups to fracture the ties between our nations caused significant harm to the peoples of Venezuela and Colombia. For this reason, Venezuela reaffirms its conviction that dialogue, cooperation and respect for sovereignty constitute the only way to consolidate a constructive and profitable relationship for both nations.