For the First Time, Colombia’s VP Will Represent the Country at UNGA
Jose Manuel Restrepo will represent Colombia at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week and will deliver the country’s speech during the general debate. The vice president will lead the Colombian delegation at the main multilateral diplomatic forum, accompanied by Foreign Minister Omar Bula and Colombia’s ambassadors to the United States and […]
Colombia's Vice President José Manuel Restrepo will make history by becoming the first vice president to represent the country at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Restrepo will deliver Colombia's speech during the general debate on September 24. The decision marks an unprecedented event, as it will be the first time a vice president addresses the General Assembly without the president physically present in New York.
Restrepo's trip to New York has been in preparation since early September, coinciding with meetings with top diplomats and meetings with various stakeholders. The agenda will include the country's "Colombia Week" strategy, highlighting projects to attract foreign investment and promoting the "Misión Crecer" strategy. The trip will also focus on security and the fight against drug trafficking, which have become crucial in Colombia's relationships with international partners.
This marks a significant shift in the way Colombia presents its priorities on the international stage, as Restrepo will be the highest-ranking representative physically present during the General Assembly's High-Level Week while President De la Espriella remains in Colombia.
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