U.S., Colombian armies fortify partnership during 15th annual staff talks

The U.S. and Colombian armies have a long-standing partnership built on mutual respect, trust and cooperation. This enduring relationship was reaffirmed, Sept. 16, 2024, during the 15th Annual U.S.-Colombia Staff Talks held at the Colombian National Army's military academy in Bogota, Columbia.

Delegations from both armies convened to discuss strategic priorities during the bilateral meeting, culminating in the signing of 59 Agreed to Actions (ATAs), outlining army-to-army cooperation initiatives for the next three years. Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, U.S. Army South commander and senior U.S. representative, emphasized that success is not measured by the number of agreements between the two armies but by the impact of their collaborative efforts. "Quality is more important than quantity," he said. "We don't focus on the numbers; we focus on the interoperability and the exchange of ideas."