This afternoon on Saturday, June 29, the Ministry of Defense reported on the scope of the meeting that was held with a senior representative of the United States government.
According to a press release, the Minister of Defense, Iván Velásquez Gómez met with the Deputy Undersecretary for the Western Hemisphere of the United States, Ana Janaina Nelson, “in order to share perspectives on the current state of the bilateral relationship in matters of security and defense.”
It is reported that during the meeting, the head of the portfolio highlighted the importance of the cooperation received from the United States and the need to maintain an effective capacity for control of the territory by the Military Forces in order to truly guarantee the transformation of Colombia and the appropriate implementation of the peace processes.
Likewise, the officials addressed the issue of migration and Velásquez pointed out Colombia’s commitment to the protection of migrants as well as the commitment of the Ministry of National Defense. continue operations against criminal organizations that take advantage of these people.
Topics such as the fight against drug trafficking and irregular migrants were on the agenda.
Photo:Ministry of Defense.
For her part, the Undersecretary thanked the head of the military portfolio for the importance that the National Government gives to respect for human rights and the Welfare Policy for uniformed members of the Public Force and their families.
Finished. by reiterating the productive bilateral relationship between both countries, which has a direct impact on regional security.
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