Exclusive: Colombia's president on fighting FARC and the war on drugs
- 9 years ago
Colombians are packing their bags for Europe. During the recent EU-CELAC summit, Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos signed an agreement allowing residents of some South American countries to visit Europe visa-free. What does this mean for Colombians and how is the country negotiating with its nemesis FARC, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia?
Mr President, thank you for being with us.
Since you started your European tour, one of the most interesting items has been the signing of an agreement with the EU, eliminating Schengen Visas for
Colombians wanting to travel to the ‘Old Continent’ for business and pleasure. Can you tell us about this?
Well, what is still missing? The agreement we signed must be translated in the corresponding languages and the European Council must implement the law. It is just a simple procedure. No Colombian citizen wishing to visit Europe will have to apply for a visa. They will get a 90-day entry permit which they can renew once, not consec
Mr President, thank you for being with us.
Since you started your European tour, one of the most interesting items has been the signing of an agreement with the EU, eliminating Schengen Visas for
Colombians wanting to travel to the ‘Old Continent’ for business and pleasure. Can you tell us about this?
Well, what is still missing? The agreement we signed must be translated in the corresponding languages and the European Council must implement the law. It is just a simple procedure. No Colombian citizen wishing to visit Europe will have to apply for a visa. They will get a 90-day entry permit which they can renew once, not consec