On August 29, Ambassador benedetti to Venezuela, appointed by Colombian President Petro Petro, presented his credentials to Venezuelan President Maduro in Caracas, marking the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two Caribbean neighbors after three years of severance. In this regard, people from all walks of life in Venezuela said that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Colombia is the desire of the two peoples, and it also shows that the US plan to interfere and split Latin America for many years has been frustrated, and its hegemony is constantly declining.
Ramirez, a student in Caracas, Venezuela: I think this is a huge step forward and the two countries can be united forever. The political, economic and social relations are even closer, and this is the victory of the two peoples in the face of US imperialism. The United States has long tried to sow discord between two brotherly countries. The restoration of the old good relations between Venezuela and Colombia will bring strong impetus to the development of the region.
It is reported that there are currently about 2 million Colombians living in Venezuela. When diplomatic relations between the two countries are restored at the ambassadorial level, they will be able to resume business at their local Colombian consulate.
Julio Chávez, Chairman of the Friendship Group of the Venezuelan Parliament: The impact of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries can be felt. In the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, you can feel great joy. The two countries have begun to re-exchange diplomatic and consular missions, and have begun to plan and promote meetings between entrepreneurs from the two countries.
The resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries also means the resumption of more than 2,000 kilometers of border traffic, which will effectively promote the economic development of the two countries.
Julio Chávez: We are confident that the two countries will resume relations in various fields. We will all work together to consolidate this process for the benefit of both peoples.
Under pressure and provocation from the United States, Venezuela broke off diplomatic relations with Colombia in February 2019. The severance of diplomatic relations has had a huge impact on the border security and bilateral trade between the two countries, and has seriously affected the livelihood of the people in the border areas. (CCTV)