defense Minister Pedro Sánchez said that the United States will continue with firm cooperationsustained and aligned with the common challenges in hemispheric security, with Colombia.
At the end of a high -level meeting with security representatives And defense of that country, Minister Sánchez said that the binational commitment remains firm in the fight against drug trafficking and transnational crime.
“We have exchanged with the Secretary of Defense of the United States, Pete Hegseth, Chow to face more effectively, with greater cooperation, dynamismOy determination those threats that affect our nations, “he added.
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He recalled that The commitment of Colombian authorities in the fight against drug traffickingas well as international strategic alliances is continued and has allowed significant blows to drug traffickers.
“Almost 70% of what was seized by the authorities in the country, occurs outside the Colombian territory. ESto is achieved thanks to collaboration, cooperation that we maintain with the United States and other nations, ”he said.
The Minister of Defense said that The actions of the military Forces and the Police against the ELNthe dissidents of the FARC and the Gulf clan are blunt against their leaders and against their illegal businesses.
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“Colombia, with that high professionalism, has developed operations andn a supremely complex level, but always respecting human rights, ”said the official.
Regarding the meeting with the commander of the South Command of the United States, Almirante Alvin HolseAnd, Minister Sánchez said that the final conclusion is that it is not only enough to use that military and police effort, but it is necessary to transform illegal economies so that security problems are finally eradicated in a lasting, lasting and sustainable way.
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