Invite Reminder: Mon, March 14th - Colombian Ambassador Gabriel Silva

On Monday, March 14th, at 12:30pm ET, NDN and the New Policy Institute will host a speech by the Colombian Ambassador to the United States, Gabriel Silva.  Mr. Silva, who first served as Ambassador to the United States from 1993-94, will discuss U.S.-Colombia relations and how Colombia is changing under President Santos.

Under the administration of President Santos, Colombia is forging a new path to prosperity, with policies promoting economic growth, national unity and social development. President Santos has also enacted reforms to protect human rights and provide relief to victims of violence.  Ambassador Silva will address topics such as the importance the importance of the extension of The Andean Trade Preferences, the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement, Colombia’s role in sharing lessons in security, and new areas of cooperation such as energy and the environment.

The Latin America Policy Initiative (LAPI) is excited about this event and we hope that you will be able to join us.  Please be sure to RSVP now.