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The '''Embassy of Colombia''' in [[London]] is the [[diplomatic mission]] of the [[Republic of Colombia]] in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="LDL">{{cite news | url= https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/263519/LDL_December_2013.pdf | title= The London Diplomatic List | date=7 December 2013}}</ref> It is headed by the [[Ambassador of Colombia to the United Kingdom]]. It is located in the [[Knightsbridge]] district in a building it shares with the [[Embassy of Ecuador, London|Embassy of Ecuador]], near [[Harrods]], [[Hyde Park, London|Hyde Park]], and [[Hans Place]], precisely at 3 Hans Crescent<ref>{{cite web|title=Misiones de Colombia en el Exterior: Reino Unido|url=https://tramites.cancilleria.gov.co/ciudadano/directorio/Misiones/enExterior.aspx|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia)|Colombia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]|accessdate=23 December 2012|language=Spanish}}</ref> at the intersection of Basil Street, and it is serviced by the [[Knightsbridge tube station|Knightsbridge]] station.<ref>{{cite web|title=3 Hans Crescent|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Hans+Crescent,+London,+United+Kingdom&hl=en&sll=51.509502,-0.127817&sspn=0.058121,0.134411&oq=3+%5B%5BHans+Crescent,+london&t=h&gl=us&hnear=3+Hans+Crescent,+London+SW1X+0LN,+United+Kingdom&z=16|publisher=[[Google Maps]]|accessdate=23 December 2012}}</ref> |
The '''Embassy of Colombia''' in [[London]] is the [[diplomatic mission]] of the [[Republic of Colombia]] in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="LDL">{{cite news | url= https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/263519/LDL_December_2013.pdf | title= The London Diplomatic List | date=7 December 2013}}</ref> It is headed by the [[Ambassador of Colombia to the United Kingdom]]. It is located in the [[Knightsbridge]] district in a building it shares with the [[Embassy of Ecuador, London|Embassy of Ecuador]], near [[Harrods]], [[Hyde Park, London|Hyde Park]], and [[Hans Place]], precisely at 3 Hans Crescent<ref>{{cite web|title=Misiones de Colombia en el Exterior: Reino Unido|url=https://tramites.cancilleria.gov.co/ciudadano/directorio/Misiones/enExterior.aspx|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia)|Colombia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]|accessdate=23 December 2012|language=Spanish}}</ref> at the intersection of Basil Street, and it is serviced by the [[Knightsbridge tube station|Knightsbridge]] station.<ref>{{cite web|title=3 Hans Crescent|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Hans+Crescent,+London,+United+Kingdom&hl=en&sll=51.509502,-0.127817&sspn=0.058121,0.134411&oq=3+%5B%5BHans+Crescent,+london&t=h&gl=us&hnear=3+Hans+Crescent,+London+SW1X+0LN,+United+Kingdom&z=16|publisher=[[Google Maps]]|accessdate=23 December 2012}}</ref> |
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The Embassy is also accredited to [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]].<ref>{{cite journal|author=[[President of Colombia|Colombia, President of]] |
The Embassy is also accredited to [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]].<ref>{{cite journal|author=[[President of Colombia|Colombia, President of]]|date=20 June 2011|title=Decreto 2182 de 2011|journal=Diario Oficial|issue=48, 107|location=Bogotá|publisher=[[National Printing Office of Colombia|Colombia, National Printing Office]]|language=Spanish|format=decree|issn=0122-2112|oclc=500057889|accessdate=14 December 2012|url=http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/pdf/decreto_2182_2011.pdf}}</ref> The Embassy is charged with representing the interests of the [[President of Colombia|President]] and [[Government of Colombia]], improving diplomatic relations between Colombia and the accredited countries, promoting and improving the image and standing of Colombia in the accredited nations, promoting the [[Culture of Colombia]], encouraging and facilitating tourism to and from Colombia, and ensuring the safety of Colombians abroad. |
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The structure that houses the Embassy is a white [[stucco]]-fronted red-brick building.<ref name="ft20120815">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.ft.com/the-world/2012/08/assuaging-assange/|title=Assuaging Assange|author=John Paul Rathbone|work=Financial Times|date=2012-08-15|accessdate=2012-08-16}}</ref><ref name=diplomaticlist>{{cite web|url=http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/publications-and-documents/transparency-and-data1/ldl|title=London Diplomatic List|publisher=Foreign and Commonwealth Office|accessdate=2012-08-15}}</ref> The embassy is a suite of rooms occupying part of the [[ground floor]] of the building, which has been described as an "apartment block".<ref name="nytimes20120816">{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/17/world/americas/ecuador-to-let-assange-stay-in-its-embassy.html?pagewanted=all|title=Ecuador Grants Asylum to Assange, Defying Britain|date=16 August 2012|accessdate=16 August 2012|work=New York Times|first1=William|last1=Neuman|first2=Maggy|last2=Ayala}}</ref> |
The structure that houses the Embassy is a white [[stucco]]-fronted red-brick building.<ref name="ft20120815">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.ft.com/the-world/2012/08/assuaging-assange/|title=Assuaging Assange|author=John Paul Rathbone|work=Financial Times|date=2012-08-15|accessdate=2012-08-16}}</ref><ref name=diplomaticlist>{{cite web|url=http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/publications-and-documents/transparency-and-data1/ldl|title=London Diplomatic List|publisher=Foreign and Commonwealth Office|accessdate=2012-08-15}}</ref> The embassy is a suite of rooms occupying part of the [[ground floor]] of the building, which has been described as an "apartment block".<ref name="nytimes20120816">{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/17/world/americas/ecuador-to-let-assange-stay-in-its-embassy.html?pagewanted=all|title=Ecuador Grants Asylum to Assange, Defying Britain|date=16 August 2012|accessdate=16 August 2012|work=New York Times|first1=William|last1=Neuman|first2=Maggy|last2=Ayala}}</ref> |
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Colombia also maintains a number of other buildings in the city: a Consulate at 35 [[Portland Place]], [[Marylebone]], a Commercial Section at 2 [[Conduit Street]], [[Mayfair]] and a Military, Naval & Police Attaché’s Office at 83 Victoria Street, [[Victoria, London|Victoria]].<ref name="LDL"/> |
Colombia also maintains a number of other buildings in the city: a Consulate at 35 [[Portland Place]], [[Marylebone]], a Commercial Section at 2 [[Conduit Street]], [[Mayfair]] and a Military, Naval & Police Attaché’s Office at 83 Victoria Street, [[Victoria, London|Victoria]].<ref name="LDL"/> |
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| Location | Knightsbridge, London |
| Address | 3 Hans Crescent London SW1X 0LN, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°29′56.81″N 0°9′41.40″W / 51.4991139°N 0.1615000°W |
| Ambassador | Néstor Osorio Londoño |
The Embassy of Colombia in London is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia in the United Kingdom.[1] It is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to the United Kingdom. It is located in the Knightsbridge district in a building it shares with the Embassy of Ecuador, near Harrods, Hyde Park, and Hans Place, precisely at 3 Hans Crescent[2] at the intersection of Basil Street, and it is serviced by the Knightsbridge station.[3]
The Embassy is also accredited to Ireland.[4] The Embassy is charged with representing the interests of the President and Government of Colombia, improving diplomatic relations between Colombia and the accredited countries, promoting and improving the image and standing of Colombia in the accredited nations, promoting the Culture of Colombia, encouraging and facilitating tourism to and from Colombia, and ensuring the safety of Colombians abroad.
The structure that houses the Embassy is a white stucco-fronted red-brick building.[5][6] The embassy is a suite of rooms occupying part of the ground floor of the building, which has been described as an "apartment block".[7]
Colombia also maintains a number of other buildings in the city: a Consulate at 35 Portland Place, Marylebone, a Commercial Section at 2 Conduit Street, Mayfair and a Military, Naval & Police Attaché’s Office at 83 Victoria Street, Victoria.[1]
Gallery
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The embassy in 2013 -
The Colombian flag and coat of arms outside the embassy -
The Consulate on Portland Place
See also
References
- ^ a b "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 7 December 2013.
- ^ "Misiones de Colombia en el Exterior: Reino Unido" (in Spanish). Colombia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ "3 Hans Crescent". Google Maps. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ Colombia, President of (20 June 2011). "Decreto 2182 de 2011" (decree). Diario Oficial (in Spanish) (48, 107). Bogotá: Colombia, National Printing Office. ISSN 0122-2112. OCLC 500057889. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ^ John Paul Rathbone (2012-08-15). "Assuaging Assange". Financial Times. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
- ^ "London Diplomatic List". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ Neuman, William; Ayala, Maggy (16 August 2012). "Ecuador Grants Asylum to Assange, Defying Britain". New York Times. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
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