Traslated by Andrés Martínez Forero
On June 24, 2025, Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán and Finland’s Ambassador to Colombia, Antti Kaski, signed a renewed Letter of Intent between the city and the Finnish government. The agreement aims to deepen existing cooperation and open new paths for collaboration in areas such as innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
“I’m very pleased to continue strengthening the ties between Bogotá and Finland,” said Mayor Galán, adding that this agreement reaffirms Bogotá’s vision as an open, modern, and global city—one that learns from international experiences and embraces innovation in public policy and citizen services.
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This agreement marks a significant milestone in the strategic relationship between both parties, reaffirming their shared commitment to building a more globally connected Bogotá —open to the exchange of ideas and international cooperation. It also expands on the original Letter of Intent signed in 2022, aligning its focus areas with the priorities of the city’s current Development Plan, 'Bogotá Camina Segura'
“We believe this joint path will bring tangible benefits to our communities,” said Ambassador Kaski, who also noted that the agreement will support initiatives in education, civic culture, peace and reconciliation, gender equality, sustainability and climate action, public safety, and digital transformation.
Thanks to this continued collaboration, Bogotá has already achieved meaningful progress in key areas, including enhanced bilingual education through shared efforts, the adoption of best practices from Finland’s education system, and plans for a pilot implementation of an anti-bullying program. In the digital sphere, strategic discussions are underway to accelerate the transformation of the city’s public services.
More details about the meeting between Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán and Ambassador Antti Kaski are available on the official X account of Bogotá’s Office of International Relations:
🇨🇴I🇫🇮 El alcalde de @Bogota, @CarlosFGalan y el embajador de @ColombiaFinland, @AnttiKaski firmaron un nuevo acuerdo que impulsa la innovación, sostenibilidad, seguridad y transformación digital.
— Relaciones Internacionales Bogotá (@BogotaInter_nal) June 24, 2025
🚀 Se abren nuevas vías para el intercambio de ideas y atracción de inversión. pic.twitter.com/9gSDv4zzem
Also in attendance were representatives from Finnish companies looking to strengthen their ties with Colombia’s capital, along with technical teams from the Mayor’s Office who identified new opportunities to promote social development, educational innovation, and public health—initiatives that will translate into concrete improvements in quality of life across the city.
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This partnership is part of Bogotá’s internationalization strategy, which aims to connect the city with the world—sharing its best qualities and welcoming new knowledge, experiences, and resources that contribute to the well-being of all its residents.
*This article was created using information provided by the Bogotá’s International Relations Office and curated by a journalist from Portal Bogotá. For suggestions, questions, or more information, visit Bogotá Te Escucha: https://bogota.gov.co/sdqs/
