Afghanistan–Colombia relations explained

Bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Colombia were established in 1990.[1] Both countries are members of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.

History

On August 3, 1990, Afghanistan and Colombia established bilateral relations.[2] In June 2018, a meeting was held to enhance ties between the two nations. Colombian vice minister Patti Londoño accepted the visit from the ambassador of Afghanistan in Washington, non-resident for Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, Hamdullah Mohib.[3] In 2021, Colombia received 4,000 Afghan refugees as a result of the Taliban offensive, providing them with medical care. They were housed in hotels in Bogotá, Barranquilla, and Cali.[4] In addition, the refugees were granted identification which gave them free movement. However, they did not have the right to work or study in the country.[5] Former president Iván Duque announced that Colombia would temporarily host the refugees until they were able to enter the United States.[6] [7]

Trade

In 2022, Afghanistan exported $614k to Colombia. The products exported from Afghanistan to Colombia were soapstone ($450k), calculators ($122k), trailers and semi-trailers, without mechanically propelled vehicles ($42.4k). Colombia exported $4.43k to Afghanistan, but did not export any products.[8]

Resident diplomatic missions

See also

Notes and References

  1. Afghanistan . Colombia . 1990-08-03 . Diplomatic Relations Between Colombia and Afghanistan as of 3 Aug. 1990 . United Nations Digital Library . en.
  2. Web site: Afganistán . Afghanistan . November 18, 2024 . Cancillería . Spanish.
  3. Web site: La Viceministra Patti Londoño recibió al Embajador de Afganistán en Washington, no residente para Colombia, Argentina, México y República Dominicana, S.E. Dr. Hamdullah Mohib . Vice Minister Patti Londoño received the Ambassador of Afghanistan in Washington, non-resident for Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, H.E. Dr. Hamdullah Mohib . November 18, 2024 . Cancillería . Spanish.
  4. Web site: Colombia acoge a afganos: “Ante todo, un gesto humanitario” – DW – 23/08/2021 . 2024-11-18 . dw.com . es.
  5. News: September 5, 2021 . Amid multiple migrant crises, Colombia prepares to welcome Afghan refugees . November 18, 2024 . Washington Post.
  6. News: Afganistán Colombia acogerá a afganos en tránsito hasta que puedan entrar a EE.UU. . 2024-11-18 . BBC News Mundo . es.
  7. Web site: 2021-08-23 . Colombia se prepara para recibir a 4.000 refugiados de Afganistán . 2024-11-18 . Voz de América . es.
  8. Web site: Afghanistan (AFG) and Colombia (COL) Trade . 2024-11-18 . The Observatory of Economic Complexity . en.
  9. Web site: Central Asia . November 18, 2024 . Cancillería.
  10. Web site: List of Colombia embassies and consulates near Afghanistan . 2024-11-18 . embassies.net.

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