New York

26 June 2021

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Colombia

The Secretary-General condemns the attack on 25 June against a helicopter carrying the President of Colombia and other officials, which was fired on as it landed in the city of Cúcuta, in the northeast of the country. 
 
The Secretary-General is relieved that the aircraft landed safely and that there were no injuries or fatalities. He stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Colombia.