The inaugural U.S.-Colombia Binational Summit for Afro
Descendant Leaders, held at Morehouse
College a few days ago, marked a significant milestone in
U.S.-Colombia
relations.
ATLANTA, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- This initiative, led by the Global Black
Economic Forum with the theme "Connecting the African Diaspora,"
underscored Colombia and
the United States' dedication to
advancing racial equality, fostering knowledge exchange, and
building support networks to address disparities in opportunity and
equity. Drawing together around 400 leaders and business
representatives from both nations, the event was centered on
bolstering bilateral relations through economic collaboration and
cultural interchange.
Over the years, the U.S. has become Colombia's main commercial ally and the
primary issuer of international travelers and foreign investment.
Within this strong partnership between nations, the state of
Georgia has played a pivotal role,
being the first U.S. state to establish a full-time international
representation in Colombia since
2013, which is current up to this date.
It is worth noting that, in 2023, a partnership between the
Atlanta Black Chamber of Commerce and the Colombian Government,
including the Embassy of Colombia
in the United States, The Ministry
of Trade, Industry and Tourism and ProColombia, the promotion
agency of the country, facilitated a delegation of Afro-American
entrepreneurs to Cali, Valle del
Cauca, to explore opportunities for exporting products and services
and attracting global investments.
"At ProColombia, we are committed to keep supporting the
internationalization process of our territories and we are
convinced that afro-descendant communities hold immense potential
for driving economic and social change. This summit symbolizes a
continued effort to provide entrepreneurs from both countries with
a deeper understanding of the business landscape that encourage
sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships between
the United States and Colombia", said Carmen
Caballero, President of ProColombia, the promotion agency of
the country.
"The Colombia-U.S. relationship stands as one of the most robust
and enduring partnerships in the Western Hemisphere," said
Luis Gilberto Murillo, acting
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia.
"Addressing issues shared by Afro-descendent communities in both
countries is paramount and must take a front seat in our bilateral
agenda. Our business, social and political leaders play crucial
roles as agents of change in this process. Their leadership is
essential to ensure we remain committed to bridging our shared
history and challenges, paving the way towards a more equitable
future for Afro-descendant peoples across the Americas", Minister
Murillo concluded.
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