Ambassador of Colombia to India, Victor Hugo Echeverri Jaramillo, has described New Delhi as a reliable partner in times of rapid geopolitical shifts. The envoy said, finding trustworthy partners is essential — a role both India and Colombia fulfil. In an interview, the Colombian envoy expressed optimism that bilateral ties would continue to expand not only politically and commercially but also culturally. He said, when there is a global trade war marked by tariffs, India and Colombia have great potential. The bilateral trade between the two countries currently stands at around 4.7 billion dollars per year. He also emphasised on the importance of high-level political exchanges in strengthening bilateral ties. He highlighted collaboration through India’s ITEC programme and noted strong potential in the audiovisual sector, citing a recent agreement to encourage joint film and media productions between Indian and Colombian companies.