The IV CELAC-EU Summit was co-chaired by the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, in his current role as CELAC pro tempore president. Leaders and representatives from both regions renewed the strategic importance of a bi-regional relationship based on shared values and interests; resilient, inclusive, and democratic societies; the promotion, protection and respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms; the rule of law; free and transparent elections; multilateralism and international cooperation.

During the summit, leaders discussed a wide range of topics, including: the defence of multilateralism, trade and investment, the green and digital transitions, social cohesion, cooperation on citizen security, justice, and the fight against transnational organised crime. At the end of the summit a joint declaration was adopted.

The EU-LAC Foundation has supported the Summit process by developing a strategy focused on harmonising agendas, making substantive contributions and promoting dialogue between the various stakeholders.

Throughout this year, the organisation has implemented a robust roadmap, coordinating some twenty activities around five thematic areas covering the main areas of interest to both regions: trade, investment and fair economies; democracy, human rights and the rule of law; gender equality; climate change, the environment and financing; and security and illicit economies.