Colombia’s Foreign Relations Advisory Commission will meet

Bogota, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) An ordinary session of Colombia's Foreign Relations Advisory Commission will take place at the Casa de Narino (Presidential Palace) at the request of President Gustavo Petro, with the purpose of analyzing issues of importance to the country.

January 13, 2026
06:29

The objective of the meeting is to discuss with the members of the aforementioned advisory body matters related to the relationship between Colombia and the United States, as well as the situation in Venezuela and other issues inherent to foreign policy.

According to reports, Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio will present an analysis of the actions taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding these topics.

The Foreign Relations Advisory Commission is composed of the nation’s former presidents, six legislators (three from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives) chosen by Congress, and two appointed by the president, as stipulated by Law 68 of 1993.

It is convened when the Government needs to formulate a position on specific issues using diplomatic tools, without compromising national interests.

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