Petro, Duque and Santos send condolences for the death of Elizabeth II

President Gustavo Petro, as well as former presidents Iván Duque and Juan Manuel Santos, expressed their condolences and solidarity with the British people on Thursday for the death of the Queen isabel II.

(World leaders reacted to the death of Elizabeth II).

Also the Chancellor, Alvaro Leyva, He expressed regret at the death of the monarch.

“I join the expressions of solidarity for the departure of Queen Elizabeth II, a symbol of union for the British people”President Petro wrote in his official networks.

For its part, former president duke said: “To the Royal Family and all the British people, I want to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The world will always remember her strength, independence and resilience in the face of adversity for more than 70 years.”

In the meantime, former president Santosthe only one who visited the queen as head of state of Colombia, stated that “We deeply regret the death of Queen Elizabeth II. During her successful reign, she was always very special with Colombia. Our sincere condolences to the royal family and the British people.”

(Isabella II’s relationship with Colombia: she only received one president).

Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva quoted the Royal Family to indicate that “We regret the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, an example of unbreakable unity with her people. Heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the irreparable loss to her country and the world.”.

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