On June 29, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Abelardo de la Espriella on his election as President of the Republic of Colombia.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Colombia are strategic partners. Over the 46 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China-Colombia relations have withstood the tests of the changing international landscape and maintained a sound momentum of development. Political mutual trust between the two countries has been continuously consolidated, people-to-people friendship has taken deep root, and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation has made new progress. He attaches great importance to the development of China-Colombia relations and stands ready to work with President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella to further deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, steer the China-Colombia strategic partnership to a new level, and deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.

Also on June 29, Vice President Han Zheng sent a congratulatory message to José Manuel Restrepo, Vice President-elect of Colombia.