Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, issued the following statement after meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro:
“Yesterday, I met with President Gustavo Petro on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly to reaffirm the strong partnership between the U.S. and Colombia and discuss ways to continue our work together. During our meeting, President Petro presented his plans for bringing peace to Colombia and protecting the Amazon. I was encouraged by his focus on rural development, conservation efforts, and addressing the climate crisis, and I look forward to working with his government on these shared priorities.”
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