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Venezuela and Colombia discuss joint border trade zone

  • Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yv�n Gil and Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio met in Bogotá to discuss establishing a Binational Economic Zone aimed at boosting trade and investments between both countries.
  • The proposed Binational Economic Zone could attract international investment, with countries like India, China, T�rkiye, and Russia showing interest, as mentioned during a presentation by Venezuelan President Nicol�s Maduro.
  • The initiative focuses on sectors such as agriculture and tourism to create job opportunities and improve quality of life, according to Gil's statement on Telegram.
  • Both nations recognize challenges, including political relations and infrastructure, that must be addressed for the zone's successful implementation.
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Merco Press broke the news in Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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