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Bordering Colombian and Venezuelan districts to deepen ties

The signed memorandum symbolizes the twinning of the peoples and the challenge of realizing a shared vision as “Bolivarian brothers,” it was argued

Governors of bordering Venezuelan and Colombian districts held a “historic and significant meeting” on the banks of the Orinoco River to sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reactivating binational exchange.

Participating at the event were Colombia's Fulberto Guevara (Vichada) and Arnulfo Rivera (Guainía), alongside Venezuela's Miguel Rodríguez (Amazonas), as well as the ambassadors from both nations: Colombia's envoy to Venezuela, Milton Rengifo, and his Venezuelan counterpart in Bogotá, Carlos Eduardo Martínez.

The gathering's main goal was to take a decisive step toward the full restoration of relations between the peoples sharing the extensive border region, promoting “twinning” and a “shared vision.”

The first strategic and priority action stemming from the agreement is the commitment to work toward the speedy reopening of consulates in their respective jurisdictions, it was explained. Thus, Caracas will be reopening consulates in Vichada and Guainía, while a Colombian mission will be functioning again shortly in Amazonas. The measure was considered a crucial step toward normalizing and revitalizing diplomatic relations and providing necessary support to the border communities.

”This means that very soon we will once again have Venezuelan consulates operating in these departments (Vichada and Guainía) and Colombian consulates in our state of Amazonas,” Rodríguez said in a joint statement.

The local leaders reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation, exchange, and mutual well-being, laying the groundwork for a new stage of integration and development in the region.