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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Colombian Vice President-Elect Restrepo
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Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Colombian Vice President-Elect Restrepo
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Colombian Vice President-Elect José Manuel Restrepo to discuss the future of the U.S.-Colombia bilateral relationship following the recent elections. Secretary Rubio congratulated the incoming administration and affirmed that the Trump Administration looks forward to working closely with President-Elect Abelardo De La Espriella's government to strengthen economic ties between our nations and advance bilateral and regional security cooperation. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the Trump Administration wants to be Colombia's partner of choice, offering transparent, high-standard options in sectors critical to U.S. and regional economic security.
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