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Anglo-Colombian defense conference onboard HMS Richmond in Cartagena
Dr Murrison and Jorge Enrique Bedoya at the ministerial Conference onboard HMS Richmond. 
Colombian Navy muster prior to tour of the Type 23 frigate 
Defense and Security Industry Day. The third annual Anglo-Colombian Strategic Defense Conference was held this week onboard HMS Richmond in Cartagena. The Portsmouth based type 23 returning from her Atlantic deployment also supported Defense and Security Industry Day while alongside in the Colombian port.
UK Minister for International Security Strategy, Dr Andrew Murrison held a high level conference onboard with Colombian Vice-minister for International Policy and Affairs, Jorge Enrique Bedoya and General (retired) Jose Javier Pérez Mejía, the Vice-minister with Responsibilities for the Defense Industrial Base.
Supporting the Ministerial Conference, on behalf of the UK Trade and Investment Defense and Security Organization (UKTI DSO), HMS Richmond also hosted a Defense and Security Industry Day with the aim of building and maintaining relationships with overseas governments and showcasing the capabilities of UK defense companies.
UK industry representatives including Agusta Westland, BAE Systems, Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance, MBDA, Selex ES, and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd attended the Day and, working with UKTI DSO, ensured UK products and services were promoted in the best possible light.
In addition to the ministerial conference and industry day, HMS Richmond also hosted a number of ship tours for Colombian Naval Officers and Officer Cadets.
HMS Richmond’s Commanding Officer, Commander Robert Pedre, said: “Capable of conducting counter narcotics, anti-piracy patrols, providing reassurance to British Overseas Territories, or hosting a major bilateral Ministerial Conference and Defense Industry Day, this visit further illustrates the sheer versatility of a Royal Navy warship across the entire spectrum of soft and hard power.”
HMS Richmond then continued into the Caribbean conducting further maritime security patrols. (RN news)
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Jan 28th, 2014 - 07:33 pm 0Bloody hell, CFK will be spilling blood over this insult by the Colombians,
All for one, and one for all,
She will be screaming,
The pirates are invading middle America…lol
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Yes I think words will be said, this clearly goes against everything that Kirchner has told the rest if South America about what they can and cant't do.
Jan 28th, 2014 - 07:39 pm 0Oh no! not another bloody Type 23 Frigate, where do those blasted Brits get them from? Not by having a strong economy and paying their taxes, shurely?
Jan 28th, 2014 - 09:15 pm 0Quote #1 ”As a result of lessons learned from the Falklands War, the design grew in size and complexity to encompass the Vertical Launch Sea Wolf (VLS) system with an extra tracking system as a defence against low-flying aircraft and sea-skimming anti-ship missiles such as Exocet. ” (wikipedia).
Anyone else learnt any lessons Crass-tina?
#2 HMS Richmond’s Commanding Officer, Commander Robert Pedre, said: “Capable of conducting counter narcotics, anti-piracy patrols, providing reassurance to British Overseas Territories, or hosting a major bilateral Ministerial Conference and Defense Industry Day, this visit further illustrates the sheer versatility of a Royal Navy warship across the entire spectrum of soft and hard power.”
Now there is a lesson for ol' Turkey-Neck...
It will be interesting to see if the Colombians pay lip-service to KFC's 'claims' after CELAC or if they keep schtum... as it seems Colombia is emerging from a dark and difficult period and seems to genuinely want to join the 1st World. I wish them luck. Vnzla will need a strong and stable neighbour in the coming years...
Also I was in Bogota's 'El Dorado' airport twice in the past 3 months, looks fantastic, excellent modern facilities that put many other places to shame!
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