Colombia and Venezuela have announced the restoration of full diplomatic relations after a three-year break.
A new Colombian Ambassador, Armando Benedetti, arrived in the Venezuelan Capital, Caracas, on Sunday.
Venezuela’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Rander Ramirez, noted that the historical ties summon the two countries to work together for the happiness of its people.
Colombia’s new left-wing President, Gustavo Petro, and Venezuela’s Socialist President, Nicolas Maduro announced on August 11 that they planned to restore diplomatic relations, which was severed in 2019.