The commerce vice ministers from both countries will meet to establish schedules, action plans and negotiating tables.

Luis Guillermo Plata, Colombian Commerce Minister, told Prensa.com: "We will engage in an integral, complete negotiation, which includes goods and services deemed of interest by each country. We will take into consideration the economies of both countries".

Source: Prensa.com

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