The Government of Colombia has invited President Leonel Fern?ndez to visit. Minister of Foreign Relations of Colombia Guillermo Fern?ndez Soto brought President Leonel Fern?ndez an official invitation from Colombian President Pastrana to visit Colombia. The minister said that the Colombian government recognizes the Dominican statesman for his leadership in the Caribbean. He said that Colombia is working on strengthening its relationship with the Caribbean and would like to hear of the Dominican experience.