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Colombia's Supreme Court rejected President Alvaro Uribe's request for a meeting to address several controversial issues that have recently caused friction between the two branches of government, Caracol Radio reported Thursday.According to reports, the Supreme Court will send Uribe an official, written reply in the coming hours that explains the exact reasons for the rejection.

Last week, Colombia's interior and justice minister, close Uribe ally Fabio Valencia Cossio, sent a letter to the Supreme Court on behalf of Uribe, calling for an urgent meeting between the two bodies.

According to the letter, the minister "not only seeks to address the issue of extradition, but also the constitutional order itself, and have a serious reflection on the constitutional mandate of harmonious cooperation between public authorities."Last week, the Supreme Court called for international intervention following continued interference with the court by the government of Uribe.