The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela announced its willingness to cooperate and coordinate security operations with the authorities in Colombia.
"For this purpose, existing cooperation mechanisms, institutional channels and bilateral contacts are available to facilitate the exchange of information and the coordination of the actions that may be required, in accordance with the existing protocols between the two countries," the statement said.
In addition, Caracas reaffirmed its commitment to "border and regional security, combating transnational organized crime." The announcement was made in response to Bogotá's offer to cooperate in the fight against illegal armed groups in the border areas.