Press Statement
Richard Boucher, Spokesman
Washington, DC
March 18, 2003

Regional Security Ministerial Held In Bogota, Colombia

The United States congratulates Colombia and its neighbors – Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and Panama – for the progress made during the Regional Security Ministerial held in Bogota, Colombia, on March 12, 2003. We are pleased that the states that participated in this Ministerial have reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.

The document signed by the participants reiterates their support for United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 and 1464, as well as Organization of American States Resolution 837, which calls on states to implement enhanced law enforcement measures and to promote a more law-abiding environment.

The document also calls on the participating states to meet periodically to discuss coordination and the implementation of the document. The cooperation agreed upon by the participating states will improve the security and quality of life of the people of Colombia, and of its neighbors.

Released on March 18, 2003

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