The future foreign minister appointed by President-Elect Gustavo Petro, Álvaro Leyva Durán, visited Táchira after 7 years of severed diplomatic relations between Colombia and Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
By La Patilla – Anggy Polanco
Jul 28, 2022
He was received in the city of San Cristóbal by his Chavista counterpart, Carlos Faría Tortosa, with whom he met with the Chavista Governor of Táchira State, Freddy Bernal, for at least two hours.
During the meeting they expressed their willingness to advance in a work agenda for the gradual normalization of binational relations as of August 7th, with the appointment of ambassadors and other diplomatic and consular officials.
Foreign Minister-Designate Leyva, in the document he read, indicated his willingness to consolidate the ties of friendship and cooperation with the review of all issues of binational interest.
The Chavista Governor of Táchira State, Freddy Bernal
“Their willingness to make joint efforts to guarantee security and peace on the border of our countries is reaffirmed,” said the appointed Colombian Foreign Minister.
He added that they appreciate the presence of Raúl Rosende, Deputy Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia at this first and historic meeting.
Leyva stated that they appreciate the dialogue in favor of building paths of peace, respect and mutual understanding.
Carlos Faría Tortosa indicated that they discussed the gradual opening of the border that will immediately benefit both countries, as well as the reestablishment of respect and solidarity.
“We consider that it has been a historic day at a time when fellow President-elect Gustavo Petro is ready to assume the role of President. Where and when we would be starting all these dynamics of actions that we have agreed on,” said Faría.
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