Colombia VP Jose Manuel Restrepo Kicks Off UN Agenda in New York
Colombia’s Vice President Jose Manuel Restrepo has arrived in New York to represent the country at the United Nations General Assembly, becoming the first vice president to lead Colombia’s delegation at the annual gathering. Restrepo is representing President Abelardo De La Espriella, who is following through on a campaign promise not to leave Colombian territory […]
Colombia's Vice President Jose Manuel Restrepo has arrived in New York to represent the country at the United Nations General Assembly, marking a first for a vice president in leading the delegation. Restrepo's agenda will focus on diplomacy, attracting foreign investment, and garnering international support for Colombia, all part of the government's Mision Crecer strategy aimed at achieving 6% economic growth.
He is accompanied by a delegation of about 30 people, including Foreign Minister Omar Bula, Commerce Minister Mauricio Gómez Amin, U.S. Ambassador Maria Consuelo Araujo, and U.N. Ambassador Mauricio Gaona. Restrepo's itinerary includes meetings with foreign officials, international organizations, and business leaders, as well as a reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and an address to the U.N. General Assembly, where he will deliver a message from President Abelardo De La Espriella.
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