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Colombia and Guatemala established bilateral relations in 1825. Both countries are full members of the Rio Group, the Latin Union, the Association of Spanish Language Academies, the Organization of American States, the Organization of Ibero-American States, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Cairns Group, and the Group of 77.
Both countries began bilateral relations on January 1, 1825. Colombia is the fifth country with which Guatemala established diplomatic relations. [1]
On July 25, 1980, the Joint Commission for Economic, Technical, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation was created by an exchange of notes by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs Diego Uribe Vargas and Rafael Castillo Valdez. It aims to promote cooperation between Colombia and Guatemala. [1]
On January 17, 2023, the government of Guatemala accused Colombia's defense minister Iván Velásquez Gómez of corruption, which sparked tensions between the two nations. [2] [3] [4] [5]
The two nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Exchange of notes constituting an agreement on "elimination of the visa requirement on ordinary passports in force" between the government of the Republic of Colombia and the government of Guatemala (1993); Exchange of notes constituting an agreement to restructure the binational commission between the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Guatemala (1998); Exchange of notes constituting an agreement for the establishment of a mechanism chaired by the Vice Ministers of Foreign Affairs to facilitate the review and monitoring of the different aspects of the bilateral relationship as well as the execution of the decisions adopted by both governments between the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Guatemala (1998); Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala on reciprocity in the free exercise of remunerated activities for dependent family members of diplomatic, consular, administrative and technical personnel of diplomatic and consular missions and permanent representations to international organizations (2005); Technical cooperation agreement in the educational field between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala (2006) and a Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Colombia and the Republics of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. [6]
In 2017, Colombia had a significant net trade with Guatemala in exporting Mineral Products ($176M), Chemical Products ($81.1M), and Machines ($56.5M). Five years later in 2022, Guatemala exported $112M to Colombia. The products exported from Guatemala to Colombia included Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols ($28.4M), Raw Sugar ($27.5M), and Pesticides ($13.3M). Colombia exported $480M to Guatemala. The products exported from Colombia to Guatemala were Coal Briquettes ($173M), Refrigerators ($26.5M), and Raw Plastic Sheeting ($18.5M). [7]
Colombia seeks diplomatic and commercial relations with all countries, regardless of their ideologies or political or economic systems. For this reason, the Colombian economy is quite open, relying on international trade and following guidelines given by international law.
Colombia–Poland relations are the diplomatic relations between Colombia and Poland. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Relations between Barbados and Colombia began on 1 February 1972, six years after the island country's independence. In addition, Barbados was the first country in the Lesser Antilles with which Colombia established relations, after Trinidad and Tobago. Both countries are members of Organization of American States and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
Colombia–South Africa relations are the bilateral relations between Colombia and South Africa. Both governments have maintained a friendly relationship since the late 20th century. Both nations are members of the G77 and the Non-Aligned Movement. In addition, Colombia has been an observer of the African Union since 2008.
Relations between Belize and the Republic of Colombia began on 15 February 1982, less than a year after the former's independence from the United Kingdom. But prior to that, Colombia had already signed treaties with the European country, in 1888 they signed an extradition treaty. In 1866 and in 1980 they exchanged to promote relations of friendship, trade and navigation. Both countries are members of the Organization of American States and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
Colombia–Egypt relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Arab Republic of Egypt. Both governments have maintained a friendly relationship since the 20th century.
Colombia–Trinidad and Tobago relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Both governments have maintained a friendly relationship since the 20th century. Both countries are members of Organization of American States and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
Colombia–Switzerland relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Swiss Confederation. Both governments have maintained a friendly relationship since the beginning of the 20th century.
Australia–Colombia relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Republic of Colombia. Both nations are members of the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, International Maritime Organization, World Bank, World Trade Organization and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Colombia–Cuba relations have a long history, as the two countries have shared political, economic, social and cultural relations since the time of colonialism in Latin America. Having a great exchange of knowledge and people in these territories, for this reason, the two countries and others joined in the fight for independence against the Spanish. Both countries are members of the Organization of American States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Latin American Integration Association and Organization of Ibero-American States.
Colombia–Netherlands relations are the diplomatic relations between Colombia and the Netherlands. Both governments have had a friendly relationship since the beginning of the 19th century.
Relations between the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the Republic of Colombia began on 26 August 1977, four years after the Caribbean country's independence. Although the Bahamas and Colombia do not currently have bilateral agreements, they have a significant commercial weight. Both countries are members of Organization of American States and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
Colombia–Costa Rica relations refer to the international relations that exist between Costa Rica and Colombia.
Colombia–Honduras relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Honduras. Both governments have maintained a friendly relationship since the 19th century.
Colombia–Denmark relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Kingdom of Norway began on 6 September 1935.
Colombia–Ghana relations are the bilateral relations between Colombia and Ghana. The two nations are members of the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Colombia–Sweden relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Kingdom of Sweden. Both governments have maintained relations since the 19th century.
Colombia–Grenada relations are diplomatic relations between the Republic of Colombia and Grenada. Both governments maintain a friendly relationship. Both countries are members of Organization of American States and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
Colombia–Kenya relations are the bilateral relations between Colombia and Kenya. Both nations are members of the G77 and the Non-Aligned Movement.
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