Foreign Minister Oana Ţoiu reopened the Embassy of Colombia in Bucharest, marking the first bilateral visit since 1994 and signing a declaration of cooperation in the field of sports and culture.

Oana Ţoiu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, inaugurated the reopening of the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Bucharest, after 24 years of absence, together with her counterpart, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio. This is the first bilateral visit at the level of foreign ministers since 1994. The agenda of the meeting included political consultations and the signing of a declaration of intent for collaboration in the field of sports and cultural diplomacy, highlighting the importance of sports and education in strengthening bilateral relations.

The two ministers discussed the potential for developing Romanian-Colombian relations in areas such as economy, trade, cybersecurity, and combating organized crime. Oana Ţoiu highlighted the 64% increase in bilateral trade and emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating drug trafficking. Villavicencio stated that the reopening of the embassy is a strategic step for Colombia in Eastern Europe, considering Romania a reliable partner in the EU. Romania reaffirms its support for joining the OECD and will continue to promote EU-Colombia cooperation.