Canada–Colombia relations


The nations of Canada and Colombia established diplomatic relations in 1953. Both nations are members of the Organization of American States, OECD and the United Nations.

History

Diplomatic relations between Canada and Colombia began in 1950 and were formalized in 1953. In 1963, Canada opened an embassy in Bogotá.
In 1968, Canadian Foreign Minister Mitchell Sharp led a delegation to Colombia, becoming the first high-level ministerial visit from Canada to Colombia. In 1984, Colombian Foreign Minister, Rodrigo Hernán Lloreda Caicedo, paid a visit to Canada and met with his counterpart Allan MacEachen. During the visit, both nations discussed the Central American peace process and the efforts of the Contadora group.
In April 2001, Colombian President Andrés Pastrana Arango paid a visit to Quebec City to attend the 3rd Summit of the Americas. While in Canada, President Pastrana met with Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. In September 2011, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos paid a visit to Toronto. That same year, both nations nations signed the Canada–Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
In April 2012, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid a visit to Cartagena, Colombia to attend the 6th Summit of the Americas. In December 2014, Canadian Governor General David Johnston paid a State visit to Colombia. Colombian President Santos returned to Canada in October 2017 for a State visit to Ottawa and met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Canadian government has supported the Colombian peace process and offered assistance in clearing mines in the country. In 2023, both nations celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations.

High-level visits

High-level visits from Canada to Colombia
High-level visits from Colombia to Canada

Transportation

There are direct flights between both nations with Air Canada and Avianca.

Bilateral agreements

Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement in Technical and Scientific Cooperation ; Trade Agreement ; Agreement on Labour Cooperation ; Agreement on Environmental Cooperation ; and a Free Trade Agreement.

Trade

In 2023, trade between Canada and Colombia totaled US$2.6 billion. Canada's main exports to Colombia include: wheat cereals, fertilizers, vegetables, machinery and meat products. Colombia's main exports to Canada include: energy products and coffee. Canadian companies such as Canacol Energy, Gran Tierra Energy, Parex Resources, and Scotiabank operate in Colombia.

Resident diplomatic missions