President Joe Biden announced during a meeting with Colombian President Iván Duque on Thursday that the United States is designating Colombia a major non-NATO ally -- a significant move that will bring the two countries together on security and economic cooperation.
"Today, I am proud to announce that I intend to designate Colombia as major non-NATO ally," Biden said at the bilateral meeting. "This is a recognition of the unique and close relationship between our countries."
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