The Philippines and Colombia have formalized a new partnership to enhance their tourism sectors through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation signed on June 18.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the agreement was signed in Bogota by Philippine Ambassador Adrian Bernie Candolada for the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Minister Diana Marcela Morales Rojas for Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (MINCIT).
Both nations view the accord as a vital tool for strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cultural connections between their citizens.
The pact outlines six core areas of collaboration, focusing on tourism research, education and training, investments and promotional campaigns, and sustainable tourism practices. The signing also marks a historic milestone, aligning with the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The event was attended by Director Catalina Diana Davila Suarez of Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs alongside officials from the Directorate of International Cooperation and APC Colombia.