Summit of the Americas Cartagena 2012
Event TypeIntergovernmental Summit
April 14, 2012 - April 15, 2012
The Summit of the Americas was started in 1994 as a gathering of heads of state and government leaders in North and South America to discuss policy issues and collaborate on shared actions to address challenges faced in the Americas.
The 6th Summit of the Americas was held in Cartagena, Colombia on April 14 and April 15, 2012. The theme of the summit was "Connecting the Americas: Partners for Prosperity."
The 6th Summit of the Americas was held in Cartagena, Colombia on April 14 and April 15, 2012. The theme of the summit was "Connecting the Americas: Partners for Prosperity."
Related Links
The text of President Obama’s remarks at the CEO Summit of the Americas hosted in Cartagena, Colombia in April 2012 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Remarks by President Obama at CEO Summit of the Americas"
The text of President Obama’s remarks at the Summit of the Americas hosted in Cartagena, Colombia in April 2012 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Remarks of President Barack Obama -- As Prepared for Delivery -- Summit of the Americas Opening Plenary"
Additional information about the Summit of the Americas hosted in Cartagena, Colombia in April 2012 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Fact Sheet: Summit of the Americas: Connecting the Americas"
A video of President Obama speaking at the CEO Summit of the Americas hosted in Cartagena, Colombia in April 2012 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "President Obama Delivers Remarks at CEO Summit Of The Americas"
A video of a joint press conference from the Summit of the Americas hosted in Cartagena, Colombia in April 2012 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "President Obama and President Santos Hold a Press Conference"
The text of a joint press conference from the Summit of the Americas hosted in Cartagena, Colombia in April 2012 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Remarks by President Obama and President Santos of Colombia in Joint Press Conference"
Additional information about the bilateral meeting between the US and Colombia during the Summit of the Americas in April 2012 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "FACT SHEET: The United States and Colombia"