After the closure of the fifth edition of the Americas Summit, the President of the United States talked to the press and told them that it was easier to work with Colombia and Mexico, because they are “solid partners” of his country.

Puerto España, Trinidad & Tobago, April 19 (SP).As a friend and solid ally was described Colombia by the President of the United States, Barack Obama, alter talking about the priorities of his government in the hemisphere in a press conference made at the Americas Summit.

In his statement, the American leader highlighted that is easier to work with countries as Colombian and Mexico, due to the relation that his government has with them.

“In this hemisphere, as consequence of Summits like this one, it is easier for our friends, for example Colombia and México, which are solid partners, solid allies, for example against drug trafficking, it is easier for us to work with them’ pointed Obama.

In addition, the President of the United States repeated in his statement the respect that his government feels for democracy and press freedom in Latin American countries.