On August 21, 2025, on the occasion of the Summit of Amazonian Countries, held in the city of Bogota, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the Republic of Peru, Elmer Schialer, and of the Republic of Colombia, Rosa Villavicencio, held a bilateral meeting conducted in an atmosphere of cordiality and respect.
At the event, both high-ranking officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintain dialogue at all times, in harmony with the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation existing between the two countries.
During this session, the ministers confirmed that the 14th Ordinary Meeting of the Permanent Joint Commission for the Inspection of the Peruvian–Colombian Border (COMPERIF) will be held in the city of Lima, Peru, on September 11 and 12.
They also agreed on their commitment to work together to ensure navigability on the Amazon River and to comprehensively address the needs of the populations along the shared border.
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Published: 8/22/2025