Colombia is a key partner for the European Union in Latin America.

The EU's relations with Colombia are based on political dialogue, trade cooperation, joint efforts to achieve sustainable development and support to peace-building.

In particular, the European Union has supported peace negotiations between the Colombian authorities and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) since the very beginning. The fight against organised crime, the respect for human rights, climate change and the protection of biodiversity are common challenges that the European Union and Colombia wish to address. However, the highest priority for both parties now is the pursuit of stable and lasting peace.

EU - Colombia

AFET -  Exchange of views with Francisco Jose Coy Granados, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia

Press conference of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ivan DUQUE MARQUEZ, President of Colombia

EP Plenary session - Formal Sitting - Address by Ivan DUQUE  MARQUEZ, President of Colombia

Roberta METSOLA, EP President welcomes  Ivan DUQUE  MARQUEZ, President of Colombia

Othmar Karas, EP vice President welcomes Ivan DUQUE  MARQUEZ, President of Colombia at Strasbourg's airport

EP Plenary session - 5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with H.E. Mgr. Oscar URBINA, President of the Colombian Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Official visit of the President of Colombia.Press point

EP Plenary sessionAddress by Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia

Official visit of the President of Colombia to the European Parliament in Strasbourg- Address by Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON President of the Republic of Colombia

Official visit of the President of Colombia tyo the European Parliament in Strasbourg - Address by Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia

Official visit of the President of Colombia.Formal sitting in plenary session

Official visit of the President of Colombia.bilateral meeting with the and Chairmen of Political Groups of the EP

Official visit of the President of Colombia to the European Parliament in Strasbourg - Antonio TAJANI, EP President welcomes Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia

Official visit of the President of Colombia.bilateral meeting

;Official visit of the President of Colombia.Antonio TAJANI, EP President welcomes Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia

Official visit of the President of Colombia tyo the European Parliament in StrasbourgWelcome - Columbian flag

Official visit of the President of Colombia to the European Parliament in Strasbourg - Meeting with the Political Group chairs

Each year, the European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Truth Commission in Colombia, nominated by Left/GUE-NGL, is an institution created under a 2016 peace agreement to end the Colombian civil war in 2016. It aims to establish the facts about the human rights violations during the conflict and to advocate for the rights of millions of its victims. The footage are ©AFP. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the Sakharov Prize 2022 until 12/10/2023. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AFP – www.afp.com

Infoclip: The Truth Commission in Colombia, Sakharov Prize 2022 candidate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, President of Colombia hold a press conference following the formal sitting in the hemicycle in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, President of Colombia

President of Colombia, Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, addresses the MEPs in a formal sitting session in Strasbourg.

Formal Sitting: address by Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, President of Colombia

The President of Colombia Iván Duque addresses MEPs in the Strasbourg hemicycle. Born in 1976, Mr Duque took office in August 2018, succeeding Juan Manuel Santos. Colombia will hold presidential elections in May. Under the country’s constitution, a president cannot be re-elected.

Formal Sitting with Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, President of Colombia: introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Visit of Iván DUQUE, President of Colombia to the European Parliament: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, President of the EP and extracts from the formal sitting

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the 5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia: opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia: opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the 5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia.

5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the 5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia. Closing statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia: closing statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the 5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia (continuation of the debate).

5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia: Meps debate (continuation)

Live Replay of the Formal sitting: Address by Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of Colombia. Opening statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President during the plenary session in Strasbourg (28-31/05/2018). Statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President on the murder of russian journalist

EP Plenary session - Formal sitting: Address by Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of Colombia. Opening statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (12:00 - 12:07)

Live Replay of the Formal sitting: Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of Colombia during the plenary session in Strasbourg (28-31/05/2018)

EP Plenary session - Formal sitting: Address by Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of Colombia (12:07 - 12:32)

Visit of Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia, to the EP in Strasbourg. Arrival, welcome by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, roundtable and meeting with Political Group Leaders.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia: arrival, roundtable and meeting with Political Group Leaders

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia, addresses MEPs in a formal sitting.

Address by Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia: extracts from the formal sitting

Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia, speak to the press following the formal sitting, during the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg.

Press point by Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Juan Manuel SANTOS CALDERON, President of the Republic of Colombia following the formal sitting

Antonio TAJANI, EP President opens the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, expressing himself on the mudslide in Colombia, the explosion in St Petersburg underground station and non-participation of Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, Eurogroup President.

Opening remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

During the EP plenary session (13 - 16 March 2017) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Ian BORG, Maltese Presidency of the EU sign various legislative acts: e.g on combating terrorism,&nbsp;on external borders,&nbsp;on "farm to fork",&nbsp;on bananas Trade Agreement between the EU and Colombia, Peru and Central America, and on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: the Netherlands.
Family photo with Ian BORG, Maltese Presidency of the EU, AntonioTAJANI,&nbsp; EP President, and the rapporteurs&nbsp;Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE), MACOVEI Monica (ECR, RO), Karin KADENBACH (S&amp;D, AT), Adina-Ioana VALEAN (EPP, RO), Marielle DE SARNEZ (ALDE, FR), Bernd LANGE (S&amp;D, DE).

Lex Signing ceremony in the presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Ian BORG, Maltese Presidency of the EU

During the EP Plenary session (03-06/10) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Colombian peace process. Statements by Ivan KORCOK, President-in-office of the Council, Agust&iacute;n D&Iacute;AZ DE MERA GARC&Iacute;A CONSUEGRA (EPP, ES), Ram&oacute;n J&Aacute;UREGUI ATONDO (S&amp;D, ES), Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Tania GONZ&Aacute;LEZ PE&Ntilde;AS (GUE/NGL, ES), Ulrike LUNACEK (Greens/EFA, AT), Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT).

Colombian peace process: extracts from the debate

Martin SCHULZ, EP President, expresses himself&nbsp;following the referendum in Colombia,&nbsp;during the EP Plenary session (03-06/10) in Strasbourg.

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