The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Delcy Rodríguez, Foreign Minister of Venezuela. The Secretary-General also met on 8 September with H.E. Maria Ángela Holguín, Foreign Minister of Colombia.
During the two meetings, the Secretary-General took note of the Foreign Ministers’ views regarding the situation along the Colombia-Venezuela border, while reiterating that he is following the situation with concern.
The Secretary-General conveyed to the two Foreign Ministers that he trusted both countries would address border challenges through constructive dialogue. He offered his good offices if both countries so requested.