Algeria–Colombia relations are the bilateral relations between Algeria and Colombia. Both countries are members of Group of 24, Non-Aligned Movement, Group of 77 and the United Nations.
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History
editAlgeria and Colombia established diplomatic relations on January 1, 1979.[1] The embassy of Colombia in Algiers was opened in 1983, but due to severe budgetary reasons, Colombia closed its embassy in Algeria on February 7, 1994.[2][3] In 1995, Algeria opened its embassy in Colombia. Colombia reopened its embassy in Algiers on February 5, 2014.[3] On November 15, 2023, Colombian president Gustavo Petro supported Algeria in filing a complaint against the Gaza genocide caused by Israel.[4]
High-level visits
editHigh-level visits from Colombia to Algeria[2][5]
- President Ernesto Samper (1997)
- Minister of Foreign Affairs María Ángela Holguín (2013)
Bilateral agreements
editThe two countries have signed several bilateral agreements such as a Trade Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria (1991); Commercial Agreement between the Government of the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria and the Government of the Republic of Colombia (1997); Brotherhood Agreement between the cities of Cherchell and Cartagena (1997); Cultural Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Government of the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria (2007); Memorandum of Understanding on the Promotion of Foreign Trade between Proexport and Algex (National Agency for the Promotion of Foreign Trade of Algeria) (2013); Visa Exemption Agreement for Diplomatic and Official Passports (2013) and a Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Cooperation between Colombia and Algeria (2014).[1][6]
Trade
editIn 2022, Algeria exported $47.9M to Colombia. The products exported from Algeria to Colombia included nitrogenous fertilizers ($17.2M), semi-finished iron ($14.9M), and cement ($11.3M). Colombia exported $1.42M to Algeria. The products exported from Colombia to Algeria consisted of bananas ($898k), coffee ($468k), and raw sugar ($29k).[7]
Diplomatic missons
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "República Argelina Democrática y Popular | Cancillería". www.cancilleria.gov.co. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ a b "North Africa and Middle East | Cancillería". www.cancilleria.gov.co. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ a b "Asuntos Políticos". argelia.embajada.gov.co (in Spanish). Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Colombia joins Algeria in filing legal complaint against Israel in International Criminal Court". Peoples Dispatch. November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Encuentros Bilaterales" [Bilateral Meetings]. argelia.embajada.gov.co (in Spanish). Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Acuerdos Vigentes" [Current Agreements]. rgelia.embajada.gov.co (in Spanish). Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Algeria (DZA) and Colombia (COL) Trade". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 2024-11-12.