Question follow-through · 12966

Colombia: Trade Agreements

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Colombian counterpart on the UK-Colombia Bilateral Investment Treaty.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
6 Nov 2024
Target answer date
11 Nov 2024
Answer
14 Nov 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 6 Nov 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Colombian counterpart on the UK-Colombia Bilateral Investment Treaty.

  2. 11 Nov 2024

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  3. 14 Nov 2024

    Answer published

    The UK has consistently been one of the leading international investors in Colombia. UK investors are protected by the Bilateral Investment Treaty and use it to inform their investment decisions. Since the formation of the new government, FCDO and DBT off...

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