2019 Proceedings Report

Thank You Note
The Australia-Colombia Dialogue (ACD) could not have been possible without the support of the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and its Council on Australia Latin America
Relations (COALAR).
A special note of gratitude to COALAR’s Secretariat as well as to its Board Members for their input
and guidance along the planning, implementation and reporting of the Inaugural ACD.
To the Australian Embassy in Colombia, a huge thank you. Her Excellency Sophie Davies, and all
her team played an instrumental role in the implementation of this inaugural dialogue, and are a
living testament of the enthusiasm Australia’s foreign policy circles has for Colombia and Latin
America.
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (AUSTRADE) also sent a clear message that
Australia’s and Colombia’s businesses are working closer together, and for their input the ACD is
also thankful for.
The support and representation of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) at the dialogue marked the
opening of a new chapter in the close and strong relationship between Colombia’s and Australia’s
law enforcement community.
The ACD extends a special note of appreciation to Peter Whowell, Manager of the AFP’s
International Strategy, as well as the AFP's team in Colombia for their time, effort and
commitment to this project.
The Australia-Colombia Dialogue | September 2019