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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Colombia																			-  												U.S.-Colombia Relations											 
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													U.S.-Colombia Relations													The United States established diplomatic relations with Colombia in 1822, following its independence from Spain. Colombia is a middle-income country and one of the oldest democracies in Latin America. The United States and Colombia share a commitment to promoting security, prosperity and democratic governance in Colombia and across the Western Hemisphere.													U.S. Assistance to Colombia													The U.S. government supports Colombian efforts to transition from conflict towards peace by working in the most conflictive and neglected rural areas of Colombia, where violence, the lack of government presence, and the absence of licit economic opportunities have historically converged. U.S. programs include support for Colombian government initiatives: implementation of Colombian government land reforms; support and protection for vulnerableThe U.S. government supports Colombian efforts to transition from conflict towards peace by working in the most conflictive and neglected rural areas of Colombia, where violence, the lack of government presence, and the absence of licit economic opportunities have historically converged. U.S. programs include support for Colombian government initiatives: implementation of Colombian government land reforms; support and protection for vulnerable populations; greater educational opportunities, public and private investments; reintegration of ex-combatants; and respect for human rights, social inclusion and the rule of law.Collapse U.S. Assistance to Colombia															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Colombia																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Colombia is an important trade partner for the United States, underscored by the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) that has supported economic growth and employment opportunities in both countries. The CTPA aims to improve the investment environment, eliminate tariffs and other barriers to U.S. exports and expand trade. Primary U.S. exports to Colombia include oil, machinery, agricultural products, and organicColombia is an important trade partner for the United States, underscored by the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) that has supported economic growth and employment opportunities in both countries. The CTPA aims to improve the investment environment, eliminate tariffs and other barriers to U.S. exports and expand trade. Primary U.S. exports to Colombia include oil, machinery, agricultural products, and organic chemicals. Primary U.S. imports from Colombia include crude oil, gold, coffee, and cut flowers. Approximately 250 U.S. businesses conduct operations in Colombia. U.S. direct investment in Colombia is primarily concentrated in the mining and manufacturing sectors.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since June, 2021 the United States has donated **7,008,000**safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Colombia. This includes 3,500,000 Moderna and 3,508,000 J&J doses. Of the 7,008,000 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.
More Vaccine Deliveries HighlightsApril 2, 2024
Special Representative McAuliffe Travels to Colombia and Costa Rica for the Launch of Three Climate Entrepreneurship Hubs
March 28, 2024
Department Press Briefing – March 28, 2024
March 18, 2024
Deputy Assistant Secretary Dawson’s Travel to Colombia and Peru
March 12, 2024
Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas High-level Meeting Outcomes for 2024
March 8, 2024
Job Posting: Executive Director, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, Secretariat for Environmental Enforcement Matters
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