In coordination with the Colombian diplomatic missions abroad, the Office of Cultural Affairs designs, implements and assesses the Promotion Plan of Colombia Abroad, which includes concerts, plays, dance presentations, exhibitions, film cycles and academic activities to present Colombia's cultural and artistic wealth to the world.

The Plan is implemented through strategic alliances with institutions, businesses, organizations and individuals from the public and private sectors, or by adhering to initiatives for the promotion of Colombia abroad through culture and arts sponsored by other institutions, businesses, organizations and individuals from the public and private sectors, in line with the objectives and priorities of the Plan.

A total of 163 activities in 44 countries were carried out between July 2010 and July 2011, 68 of which were concerts, 37 exhibitions, 27 academic events, 20 film or audiovisual and 11 performing arts events.