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In a strategic move of Colombian diplomacy in Europe, the ambassador to the United Kingdom, Laura Sarabia, held a private meeting with the British monarch, King Carlos III.

The meeting, which lasted 25 minutes, took place at Buckingham Palace and served to reaffirm bilateral ties between both nations.

During the meeting, Laura Sarabia extended a formal invitation for the British head of state to visit Colombian territory in the coming months, receiving a positive response from the sovereign.

“We talk about Colombia, Cartagena and the challenges we have not only in our country or the United Kingdom, but in the world,” stated the official at the close of the meeting.

As a gesture of courtesy and to highlight the cultural richness of the country, Sarabia gave the monarch three gifts full of symbolism: a Wayúu hat, a book about the biodiversity of Colombia and a piece of crafts from the Pacific.

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This act of cultural diplomacy seeks to position the country’s image before one of the most influential royal houses on the planet, in the midst of the ambassador’s tour in her fifth position within the National Government.

However, Sarabia’s trip occurs at a time of internal political tension. While she exercises diplomacy in London, in Colombia her defense reiterated to the Prosecutor’s Office the need to collect security recordings from the Nariño Palace related to events at the end of 2024.

Furthermore, the atmosphere heated up after accusations of “friendly fire” in the cabinet, where it was suggested that the official had sent unauthorized resumes to President Petro, a situation that seems to take a backseat to her current international agenda.

Despite the internal noises, Sarabia took advantage of his social networks to close ranks around the national leader, who is preparing for a key meeting with Donald Trump in Washington. “Colombia speaks with the heart and with dignity. The president represents the hope of millions,” he wrote, seeking to send a message of unity and institutional support.

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