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Minister welcomes resumption of Colombian peace talks

After yesterday's announcement of renewed peace talks, the UK has expressed its support for their progress.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Hugo Swire
• Published: 4 December 2014

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The Colombian government and the FARC have agreed to resume discussions in Havana on 10 December, and have made a commitment to agree ways to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.

President Santos suspended the peace process negotiations following the kidnap of Brigadier-General Ruben Alzate and two others on 16 November. All three were released on 30 November.

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire said:

“I warmly welcome the announcement of a resumption of peace talks in Colombia, including the agreement to urgently consider ways to de-escalate the conflict. The UK strongly supports the negotiations as a way to bring to an end the terrible history of conflict and violence in Colombia.”

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Published 4 December 2014