Belarus and Colombia signed an intergovernmental agreement on mutual abolition of visas for short-term travels of citizens. The document was signed in Moscow by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Shestakov and Ambassador of Colombia to Russia and Belarus (non-resident) Héctor Arenas Neira. The parties noted that the signing of the agreement allows citizens to visit the countries for tourism and business purposes, which will intensify relations in all spheres. The agreement will enter into force in 30 days after its ratification by the parliaments of the two states.