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PM's meeting with the President of Colombia: 17 June 2019

Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May had a bilateral meeting with the President of Colombia, Iv谩n Duque.

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A Downing Street spokesperson said:

皇冠体育app Prime Minister welcomed the President of Colombia Iv谩n Duque to Downing Street, as part of the President鈥檚 first visit to the UK since taking office.

皇冠体育app leaders began by recognising the close trade links between the UK and Colombia and agreed on the need to increase opportunities, particularly in the creative, clean energy and fintech sectors.

皇冠体育appy discussed the situation in Venezuela and President Duque thanked the Prime Minister for the UK assistance for Venezuelan refugees in the region.

皇冠体育appy also spoke about the importance of tackling climate change, looking at the ambitious targets both countries have set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the need for greater international cooperation on this issue.

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Published 17 June 2019