Embassy of Colombia, Beijing

Embassy of Colombia, Beijing
Coordinates 39°54′41.90″N 116°26′17.90″E / 39.9116389°N 116.4383056°E
Location Chaoyang
Address 34号 Guang Hua Lu
Beijing, China 100600
Ambassador Carlos Ignacio Urrea Arbeláez

The Embassy of Colombia in Beijing is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia to the People's Republic of China; it is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to China. It is located in the Chaoyang district of Beijing, where almost all the embassies in Beijing are located, it is near the Temple of the Sun, the China World Trade Center Tower III, and the Silk Street shopping centre, precisely at 34 Guanghua Road[1] at the intersection of Jianhua Road, and it is serviced by the Yong'anli station.[2]

The Embassy is also accredited to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.[3] The Embassy is charged with representing the interests of the President and Government of Colombia, improving diplomatic relations between Colombia and the accredited countries, promoting and improving the image and standing of Colombia in the accredited nations, promoting the Culture of Colombia, encouraging and facilitating tourism to and from Colombia, and ensuring the safety of Colombians abroad.

The building also houses the Consulate of Colombia in Beijing.

References

  1. ↑ "Misiones de Colombia en el Exterior: China" (in Spanish). Colombia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "34号 Guanghua Road". Google Maps. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  3. ↑ Colombia, President of (20 June 2011). "Decreto 2182 de 2011". Diario Oficial (decree) (in Spanish) (Bogotá: Colombia, National Printing Office) (48,107). ISSN 0122-2112. OCLC 500057889. Retrieved 14 December 2012.

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