“Abinader congratulates Espriella on electoral victory in Colombia”

Santo Domingo. The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, congratulated the president-elect of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, after the preliminary results of the second electoral round were announced.

Through his X account, the Dominican president expressed his best wishes to the Colombian leader and stated his interest in continuing to strengthen diplomatic relations, cooperation, and the bonds of friendship between both nations once the new ruler officially takes office.

The congratulation came after the preliminary vote count favored De la Espriella, who is emerging as the next Colombian head of state, pending the officialization of the results by the South American country’s electoral authorities.

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Abinader’s message joins the reactions of international leaders who have recognized the preliminary result of the elections and have expressed their willingness to maintain a joint work agenda with the next Colombian administration.